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Enrolling in Medicare
Parts A and B
Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B are the basic foundation to Medicare.
Anyone who qualifies for Medicare Part A will be automatically enrolled effective the 1st of the month of their 65th birthday, unless the applicants date of birth is on the 1st of the month, in which case their Medicare Part A will be effective the 1st of the month prior.
Medicare Part B may or may not need to be applied for. If you have already activated your social security income Medicare Part B will be automatically activated, if Social Security Income is not yet being received then Medicare Part B must be applied for.
Both Part A and Part B benefits are universal for each applicant.
Each applicant has a 7 month window to apply for Medicare during their Initial Election Period, starting 3 months prior to their birth month and ending 3 months after.
There are three ways that an applicant can apply for Medicare Part B.
1) Calling the Social Security office
2) Filling out a paper application and mailing it to the Social Security Administration or dripping it off at your closest physical location
3) Turning in a digital application through www.ssa.gov
Either way, we’re here to help with any snags that come up, questions you may have, or if you just want a hand to guide you through the application
Medicaid Extra Help Application
Unlike Medicare, Medicaid eligibility is not limited to age, rather it’s verified by income; as a form of extra help. And unlike Medicare, Medicaid eligibility is reverified on an annual basis.
Medicaid CAN be combined with Medicare for those eligible for both. Medicaid can eliminate the monthly premium for Medicare Part B as well as add extra benefits to your Medicare coverage.
Much like the Medicare Application, the Medicaid application an be filled out either on paper and turned into your closest Department of Welfare and Social Services office (or mailed in) or you can fill out the application online at:
https://accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov
If you’re not sure if you’d qualify for Medicaid, follow the link below and answer a few questions to find out if you are eligible:
https://accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov/public/am-i-eligible/start
For any questions feel free to reach out and we can walk you though the Nevada Medicaid Application.
Disability and Medicare Eligibility
Although most people qualify for Medicare by age (turning 65), some may qualify for Medicare before 65 with a qualifying disability. Most applicants require a 2 year wait after Disability has been approved by the SSA. Though the qualification methods are different, the benefits for the Medicare recipient are the same. Some examples of Qualifying Medical Disabilities are:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Mental Illness
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- ALS
- ERSD
To apply for Disability visit:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
The Medicare application process for someone on Disability is very similar to someone applying at age 65. The Initial Election Period begins on the 25th month of Disability and ends 3 months after the 25th month of disability.
For any questions feel free to email or call our office we can walk you though the Disability Application Process.
Enrolling in Medicare
Parts A and B
Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B are the basic foundation to Medicare.
Anyone who qualifies for Medicare Part A will be automatically enrolled effective the 1st of the month of their 65th birthday, unless the applicants date of birth is on the 1st of the month, in which case their Medicare Part A will be effective the 1st of the month prior.
Medicare Part B may or may not need to be applied for. If you have already activated your social security income Medicare Part B will be automatically activated, if Social Security Income is not yet being received then Medicare Part B must be applied for.
Both Part A and Part B benefits are universal for each applicant.
Each applicant has a 7 month window to apply for Medicare during their Initial Election Period, starting 3 months prior to their birth month and ending 3 months after.
There are three ways that an applicant can apply for Medicare Part B.
1) Calling the Social Security office
2) Filling out a paper application and mailing it to the Social Security Administration or dripping it off at your closest physical location
3) Turning in a digital application through www.ssa.gov
Either way, we’re here to help with any snags that come up, questions you may have, or if you just want a hand to guide you through the application
Medicaid Extra Help Application
Unlike Medicare, Medicaid eligibility is not limited to age, rather it’s verified by income; as a form of extra help. And unlike Medicare, Medicaid eligibility is reverified on an annual basis.
Medicaid CAN be combined with Medicare for those eligible for both. Medicaid can eliminate the monthly premium for Medicare Part B as well as add extra benefits to your Medicare coverage.
Much like the Medicare Application, the Medicaid application an be filled out either on paper and turned into your closest Department of Welfare and Social Services office (or mailed in) or you can fill out the application online at:
https://accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov
If you’re not sure if you’d qualify for Medicaid, follow the link below and answer a few questions to find out if you are eligible:
https://accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov/public/am-i-eligible/start
For any questions feel free to reach out and we can walk you though the Nevada Medicaid Application.
Disability and Medicare Eligibility
Although most people qualify for Medicare by age (turning 65), some may qualify for Medicare before 65 with a qualifying disability. Most applicants require a 2 year wait after Disability has been approved by the SSA. Though the qualification methods are different, the benefits for the Medicare recipient are the same. Some examples of Qualifying Medical Disabilities are:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Mental Illness
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- ALS
- ERSD
To apply for Disability visit:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
The Medicare application process for someone on Disability is very similar to someone applying at age 65. The Initial Election Period begins on the 25th month of Disability and ends 3 months after the 25th month of disability.
For any questions feel free to email or call our office we can walk you though the Disability Application Process.
