Comments on: Can I Refuse Medicare?

By: Charles E Brewer

Charles E Brewer — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:04:19 +0000

I have full benefits with the VA and I do not want to participate in Medicare at all. Can I do this?’
Thank you.
Charles E Brewer

By: Tim Traynor

Tim Traynor — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:47:46 +0000

Has anyone responded to the question regarding the contradictions in the phrasing about weather a person can re enroll in medicare once it has been declined? I can’t find one

By: Sylvia Whatley

Sylvia Whatley — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 01:05:01 +0000

I reacived a letter from SS, and I’m told that beginning this month you will duduct $99.00 for medicare. I have insurance through my husband’s minitary retirement, and do not wish to use medicare. Can you revert this because i need every penny I cvan get.

By: Laureen

Laureen — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:45:25 +0000

“Individually choosing not to participate in the Medicare program is not a lifelong decision. A person cannot re-enroll in the program later if his economic circumstances change”

Should this read “a person can re-enroll….”

By: Peter Richardson

Peter Richardson — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:23:15 +0000

How can I refuse Medicare Parts A and B ?

If there is a form for the “paperwork,” please tell me how to get it on the internet or otherwise.

I have good/better insurance which will cease as soon as I go on Medicare.

Thanks.

By: Joseph Rogers

Joseph Rogers — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:39:10 +0000

Please respond to Rick Jacoby question listed above. It is very important. I do believe that you have a significant error in the information posted and it is exactly the information that I need to know.
I want to refuse Medicare part A. Would this be a permanent,lifelong decision or can I later opt in by changing my mind?

By: pat

pat — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:39:47 +0000

My husband is 100% service connected with the VA and is covered by EVERYTHING with them. Does he HAVE or will this additional cost be a benefit to him or not?

By: Rick Jacoby

Rick Jacoby — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:49:53 +0000

Dear Sirs;

I am confused with what maybe a typo. You say “Individually choosing not to participate in the Medicare program is not a lifelong decision. A person cannot re-enroll in the program later if his economic circumstances change.”
Minor detail, don’t you mean “Individuals” not “Individually”? But most important, which do you mean, an Individual may choose not to participate in the Medicare program is not a lifelong decision. Or, person CANNOT re-enroll in the program later if his economic circumstances change.? Can he or can’t he? I really need to know. Thank you kindly, Rick

By: ann nycz

ann nycz — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:10:09 +0000

I am covered by husband’s federal policy. I was told by them I am completely covered by his policy. He does not turn 65 for two years. I will be 65 in Jan. of this year. My question is how do I opt out of accepting Medicare? There does not seem to be an easy way. I was told by Medicare to call Social Security but they are not answering the phones. I do not want to spend the extra money for coverage I already have.
Thank You