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Government Watchdogs Urge Medicare Advantage Oversight and Reform The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing this week on the need for greater oversight of Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations and plans. This hearing was triggered by several government watchdog reports that show MA plans delay and...

How Long Is the Approval Process Once I Apply for Medicare?

Introduction

Medicare as we know it consists of two parts, Part A and Part B. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital fees and care. Medicare Part B covers outpatient coverage for various medical services and doctor appointments. This coverage is available for preventive care (like annual checkups) and necessary care (like emergency visits).

Medicare is an accessible health insurance option for patients age 65 and over. Medicare is also offered to people under 65 who qualify. To qualify for Medicare if you are under the age of 65, you must:

Have a diagnosis of ALS or ESRD

Have received Social Security Disability checks for at least 24 months

Before you apply for Medicare, make sure you meet the qualifications. If you’ve applied for Medicare, you are probably anxious to be approved so that you can utilize these important benefits. Keep reading to find out how long it takes to be approved for Medicare coverage.
Applying for Medicare

Those who are collecting Social Security benefits when they turn 65 will be automatically enrolled in Medicare. If you are on Social Security benefits and approaching the age of 65, you can expect to receive your Medicare card one to three months before your 65th birthday.

If you are not collecting Social Security benefits, you can still be covered by Medicare once you reach 65 years old. However, you will need to enroll yourself.
How Long Will It Take to Be Approved for Medicare?

When applying for Medicare, your Initial Enrollment Period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after you have turned 65. If you were not automatically enrolled in Medicare, you will have to apply. You should apply during your Initial Enrollment Period if you do not have creditable coverage to avoid any future penalties.

After you have applied, it can take 30-60 days to be approved. If you were auto-enrolled, coverages will start when you turn 65.
Bottom Line

Applying for Medicare can seem intimidating, but the process is quite easy. Medicare helps you keep up with medical costs and makes sure you are covered. Once you’ve applied for Medicare benefits, you can expect to be approved within 30 to 60 days. If you are auto-enrolled, you will be able to use your benefits once you reach the age of 65.

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Unfortunately, you cannot have a Medicare Supplement Plan and a Medicare Advantage Plan at the same time. To discuss your choices and find out the advantages and disadvantages of each plan, call our licensed experts at (954) 970-4760. The Ahlbum Insurance Group has been a top-rated agency for over 25 years. We stay with our clients for year after year to advise them of each years offerings that may improve their options.