There is a lifetime penalty for not getting part B when you turn 65. There are some exceptions, for having other health insurance, but you might want to ask them at Social Security. My mom paid the penalty for over 30 years.
You mean they charge you to NOT take it? Weird...
I just checked it out. I don’t plan on using insurance. If something really bad happens I plan on dying. I didn’t mention this before, but we’ve not had health care insurance since the day Obamacare came into effect, 1/1/2014. In that time we’ve had one serious illness. It lasted a month and got worse and worse. I finally told my wife to schedule an MRI before we went to a specialist, but that night I laid hands on her and prayed on Jesus’ faith that she be healed. The next day it was completely gone. This is the second miracle healing for us.
The Lord will take us when he’s good and ready, and life is an adventure. Some of that time may be spent with less than optimum limbs, organs, mental capacity, etc. Cancer or similar will not be treated. Life is a mist.
as I understand it, I will be enrolled in Medicare automatically but don't have to sign up for the other parts until I actually retire and don't have health benefits thru work....
That’s good to know, especially since you can’t change your decision later.