Medicare can work alongside employer health insurance, depending on the size of your employer and whether you are still actively working. Here’s how the coordination typically works: 1. If You Work for a Large Employer (20 or More Employees): - Employer Health Insurance: If you have health insurance through an employer with 20 or more employees, your employer’s insurance is usually the primary payer, meaning it pays first. - Medicare: Medicare is secondary, meaning it pays after your employer insurance has paid its share. You can choose to delay enrolling in Medicare Part B without penalty as long as you have coverage through your employer. 2. If You Work for a Small Employer (Fewer than 20 Employees): - Medicare: In this case, Medicare is typically the primary payer, and your employer’s insurance is secondary. You should enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B when you’re first eligible to avoid late enrollment penalties. - Employer Health Insuran...
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