For some beneficiaries 65+, it's the only healthcare they can afford. Since you pay into Medicare through your working taxes, you might as well use the benefits.
FICA Federal Insurance Contribution Act is Medicare taken out of your paycheck and held for you until you get 65. YOU PAID FOR IT, IF YOU WORKED AT LEAST 10 YEARS.
Hi Richard! Premium-free Part A has not changed, as long as you paid into Medicare for 40 quarters it's free. That's the only part of Medicare that's "free."
@@MedicareCompared Duh! I new that , I’m just saying losing 5 years of Medicare hurts the people the had to work a extra 5 yrs. of there life, they should receive a check for 5 yrs. if this passes it’s only fair I payed for my 5 yrs. what we get nothing in return…….
Thank you for your comment, Richard, and we understand your frustration. We aren't Medicare; we're a Medicare resource center, so we can't change their policies. Our goal is to try to help people understand their Medicare coverage so they can save as much time and money as possible in the future.
Will medicare have cuts because of the 2021 stimulus package?
No, the stimulus package will not impact Medicare benefits.
What good is Medicare?
For some beneficiaries 65+, it's the only healthcare they can afford. Since you pay into Medicare through your working taxes, you might as well use the benefits.
I’m so confused.
Is there anything specific you're confused about that I can help clarify?
FICA Federal Insurance Contribution Act is Medicare taken out of your paycheck and held for you until you get 65. YOU PAID FOR IT, IF YOU WORKED AT LEAST 10 YEARS.
What happened to free coverage for baby boomers? So I’ve been working for 54 yrs. and now your going to lye to us! And I have all my Quarters!
Hi Richard! Premium-free Part A has not changed, as long as you paid into Medicare for 40 quarters it's free. That's the only part of Medicare that's "free."
@@MedicareCompared Duh! I new that , I’m just saying losing 5 years of Medicare hurts the people the had to work a extra 5 yrs. of there life, they should receive a check for 5 yrs. if this passes it’s only fair I payed for my 5 yrs. what we get nothing in return…….
Thank you for your comment, Richard, and we understand your frustration. We aren't Medicare; we're a Medicare resource center, so we can't change their policies. Our goal is to try to help people understand their Medicare coverage so they can save as much time and money as possible in the future.