ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE PART B
(Supplementary medical insurance coverage for physicians, labs, testing)
When you enroll in Medicare Part A, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B unless you decline it. This rule applies to persons age 65 or older, and also to those who are disabled under age 65.
If you pay a premium for Plan A, you must enroll in Part B if you also desire that coverage. The Part B coverage is ordinarily deducted from your Social Security benefit.
If you select a LACERA-administered Medicare plan you may be reimbursed by LACERA for the Part B premium amount. This reimbursement program is subject to annual review by the Board of Supervisors.
On
December 15, 2009, the Board of Supervisors approved the
Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement Program for 2010
for LACERA-administered Medicare Plan enrollees.
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