In order to qualify for Medicare benefits, an individual must reach age 65 and enroll in the program. Medicare is comprised of two parts: Part A (hospitalization) and Part B (medical services). Generally, individuals turning age 65 who already receive social security benefits as well as those who have received social security disability benefits for two years automatically qualify for Medicare. Other individuals must file an application.

The Social Security Administration handles Medicare eligibility and enrollment. You can contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 to enroll in Medicare or to ask questions about whether you are eligible. You can also visit their web site at www.socialsecurity.gov . General information about enrollment in Medicare is provided below. Our other FAQs Who is eligible for Medicare? and Should I sign up for Medicare Part B? may also be helpful to you.

If you are not a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted alien who has lived in the U.S. continuously for a five-year period, please contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 for your Medicare enrollment and eligibility.

This program provides prescription drug coverage for all persons with Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B.  Coverage may help lower prescription drug costs and help protect against higher costs in the future.  The Prescription Drug Program is offered by private plans and participation is voluntary.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for individuals. To be eligible for Medicare an individual must be: A Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiary who has a medical determination of disability by Social Security; or

a. If you voluntarily enrolled with Part D and you are not considered dual eligible, you may dis-enroll from Medicare Part D. However, you may pay a higher premium, later if you decide to re-enroll with Medicare Part D. b. If you are a dual eligible (Medi-Medi) client, you cannot dis-enroll with Medicare Part D. However, you can: To enhance your benefits through Medicare Part D, choose a drug plan that will cover or pay most of your medications.

open enrollment period is held in October-November of each year to give employees the opportunity to enroll for the next plan year. Newly hired employees must enroll within 30 days of their hire date. NOTE: There is no requirement that an employee participate in the WRS for 6 months prior to enrolling in the ERA.

of January 23, 2008, the Windows Feedback Program is temporarily closing enrollment for new participants. Because our customers have been so responsive, we have reached full capacity for this program. We will re-open the program for enrollment in the future; please check back in April 2008. For updates, contact winpanel@microsoft.com

A new special enrollment period will begin November 15 and end December 31, 2006.  Coverage will begin January 1, 2007.  Persons who should have enrolled prior to May 15, 2006 because they didn't have coverage at least as good as standard Medicare prescription drug coverage but did not enroll will be charged a higher monthly Part D premium of one percent per month for each month when they should have enrolled.

this time, GHPP clients who are not dual eligible are not required to enroll with Medicare Part D. You have to decide if enrolling with Part D would add value to your care.

Information on the Medicare drug benefit is available by calling toll-free 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or by visiting www.medicare.gov.

Answer: Because of the heavy dependence on Medicare revenues of most rural hospitals and health care delivery systems, Medicare has been a central issue to rural health care stakeholders. The network of providers that serves rural Americans is fragile and more dependent on Medicare revenue because of the high percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who live in rural areas.

A Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiary who has a medical determination of disability by Social Security; or Part B (Medical Insurance) costs $96.40 per month and is automatically deducted from a beneficiary's SSDI or CDB payment. Note: Individuals earning more than $82,000 annually (or $164,000, if married filing jointly) may pay a higher premium. Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) costs depend on the details of your specific plan.

Complete a simple, one-page application at a participating provider’s office. Providers must fax proof of income, citizenship and identity to the Women’s Health Program at 1-866-993-9971. For more information about required verification documents, visit the Women’s Health Program web page at www.hhsc.state.tx.us/womenshealth.htm. When scheduling appointments, providers should advise patients to bring these documents with them to avoid delays in the application process.

Once you enroll, you can use our Program services for as long as you are eligible. If for any reason you take time off from the Program, you can use services again at any time without having to re-enroll as long as you are still eligible. West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program, 350 Capitol St. Room 427, Charleston, WV 25301

Ans. The student may enroll at any time, day or month, of the year, in Bethany's off-campus program of study. On-campus students enroll for the fall semester in August and the spring semester in January. On-campus semesters are 16 weeks in duration.