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March Final Month For Medicare Part B Enrollment

March is the final month for seniors to get signed up for Medicare Part B.

The General enrollment period for Medicare Part B runs from January through March. Jack Meyers, Public Affairs Specialist with Social Security explains this enrollment for anyone over 65 that may have deferred Part B coverage. Those who register this year will have coverage beginning July of this year.

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Medicare Part B covers doctors visits or costs that are not covered by Part A. Meyers says generally Part A is free, but Part B premiums this year are right around $100 this year.

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Meyers explains not taking advantage of the coverage is quite common. He says many people may defer on the coverage because of they are currently working and have insurance through their employer or a spouse's employer.

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For more information you can visit the Social Security website at www.socialsecurity.gov or stop in to your local Social Security office. Enrollment can also take place at a Social Security office near you.

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