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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.

*If you or your spouse has less than 40 quarters of Medicare-covered employment, you must pay a monthly premium for Part A.

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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12/24/09
 

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