When Would My Medicare Part B Coverage Begin?

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I am over 65 and currently have Medicare Part A coverage, and am under my husband's GHP. He is leaving his job on 9/11/2020, at which time I will no longer be insured. If I sign up for Medicare Part B online today, 8/30/20, or tomorrow 8/31/20, what day would my Part B coverage begin?

Dilip Sarwate · Answer

Usually, Medicare coverage starts effective with the beginning of the month in which the enrollee turns 65, with, of course, the initial application for Medicare coverage having been made about three months previously. I believe that in cases such as that of the OP, coverage starts at the beginning of the month in which the other insurance terminates, and so coverage will begin 9/1/2020.

Answered by Dilip Sarwate on February 20, 2021

When Would My Medicare Part B Coverage Begin?

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