Can Someone Help Me?

77yangya · ‎06-21-2011

I want to decline Part B and I mailed in the tear away. Now, they're telling me to print out a form, which I did, fax it and then they'll do it. I do NOT have a medicare card since I was told to mail it back declining part B. I don't need the card but they should have sent me a new one without part B on it. This is what I was told by a rep. Every rep says something different. Unreal.

I'm having the form filled out with a cover letter as instructed by rep on phone.

Has anyone else gone through this? Thing of it is, is that they are forcing me to pay for Part B. They just took it from me personally. I'm fully covered in every way.

Just would like to hear other stories of folks that went through this. I guess it helps to hear " you're not the only one" kind of thing. Thank you in advance.

Renata22 · ‎03-16-2010

I hope someone can help with your problem. We find the whole thing very confusing. Hubby was still working so he declined part b. Lost insurance, so had to get part b. So very confusing. One letter says we owe a certain amount, online it's a different story. Have to wait forever to talk to someone on the phone and then not always helpful.

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

The best thing for you to do is go to your local social security office and have them help you in person.

LIFE IS TO SHORT TOO FOLD FITTED SHEETS

camelot · ‎03-06-2017

Medicare. Call them. They are the ones who know the rules best.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I requested to decline Part A. I sent in that CMS Form 1763 to my local SS office as instructed by them. They sent me a new card showing that I have only Part B now. The entire ordeal was a fiasco b/c they accidentally cancelled Part B. Make sure they cancel the right one! They should send you a letter stating what they did plus a new card.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

@77yangya : I know you think you are completely covered w/o part B but many insurances for those who are retired automatically drop from complete coverage to just covering what part B wouldn't cover. Best to call your insurance company directly and ask about this. If you find out the hard way and later need to pick up part B it will cost lots more ( the longer you wait, the more it will cost forever ).

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
The best thing for you to do is go to your local social security office and have them help you in person.

@Imaoldhippie Social Security offices are closed to the public with few exceptions, by appointment only due to Covid. My husband just signed up for part B & wanted to make an in person appointment. They said he could get a telephone appointment or apply online.

camelot · ‎03-06-2017

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
@Imaoldhippie wrote:
The best thing for you to do is go to your local social security office and have them help you in person.
@Imaoldhippie Social Security offices are closed to the public with few exceptions, by appointment only due to Covid. My husband just signed up for part B & wanted to make an in person appointment. They said he could get a telephone appointment or apply online.

FYI.........Social Security doesn't handle these questions.

deeva · ‎03-09-2010

Contact Medicare.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@77yangya I am guessing you are still working or your spouse is and the employer is providing healthcare for you. If this is the case you must contact Social Security and request form CMS-1763. The form is not available on line.

If you do not have health insurance coverage through an employer, DO NOT cancel Medicare Part B. This insurance is needed. It covers doctors. Laboratories and all outpatient services like ER visits and ambulance.

If you decide to pick it up again, there will be penalties that will be charged that are extremely expensive unless you have insurance through an employer. Then you can pick it up without penality when it is no longer provided.

You also are not able to purchase any other insurance if you are eligible for Part B and decline it.

Do not call Medicare. They DO NOT handle this type of inquiry. They only handle claim inquiries.

I don't think this is a common problem because most people pick up Part B. It is very important to have it.

Those that have an employer sponsored healthcare coverage fill out their paperwork in advance and do not go through this and some pay for the Part B coverage and have two coverages.