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So, I have a friend who has been working and is now 67. He has been offered a small buyout at work and is going to take it. He now needs to sign up for Medicare and is asking for my help.
First off, I have not done any research on this. It might be really easy to do...
But, he did not sign up for anything when he turned 65 as his HR dept said he had correct coverage. He called SS to ask and was told it could be 60 to 90 days before he could be covered. That sounds a bit strange to me but who knows for sure.
He worked for the city so he does have the correct coverage so he does not have to pay any kind of penalty.
Has anybody done this? What pitfalls do we have to worry about?
First off, I have not done any research on this. It might be really easy to do...
But, he did not sign up for anything when he turned 65 as his HR dept said he had correct coverage. He called SS to ask and was told it could be 60 to 90 days before he could be covered. That sounds a bit strange to me but who knows for sure.
He worked for the city so he does have the correct coverage so he does not have to pay any kind of penalty.
Has anybody done this? What pitfalls do we have to worry about?