by Claudia Mott | Jul 15, 2022 | Medical Costs, Medical Debt, Medicare, Money
This post, authored by Claudia Mott, originally appeared on NJMoneyhelp.com Q. I recently started hemodialysis at age 61. I was told that I’m eligible for Medicare 90 days after I started treatment despite not yet being 65. Is that correct? I’m still working. Can I... 
by Claudia Mott | Apr 8, 2022 | 401(K), Medicare
This post, authored by Claudia Mott, originally appeared on NJMoneyhelp.com Q. Does 401(k) income count against your Medicare premium? — Unsure A. The calculation of Medicare premiums is important to understand. Let’s start with the basics. Medicare insurance is... 
by Claudia Mott | Sep 26, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Penalty
Q. My husband and I are both retired. He is covered under my private health insurance plan and veterans medical benefits. He wants to enroll in Medicare Part B — he already has Part A. We had previously been told if my husband was covered under my private plan, he did... 
by Claudia Mott | Oct 14, 2019 | Medicare, New Jersey Homstead Rebate
Q. How do the Medicare premium surcharge and property tax rebates work when you get married? Because both programs have eligibility based on one or two years before the current year, would they exclude the income of the new spouse? — Just married A. Let’s take a look...