Early Medicare - Santee Lakes, CA

Just a note for those others turning 65 in the near future - The new Health Care legislation seems to have added a benefit that Ruthi just sort of fell into – A sister-in-law of hers turned 65 last year but couldn’t get Medicare until the month of her 65th birthday; just like for Boots a couple of years ago. But when Ruthi started her Social Security application in the Fall of 2009 for a January 2011 start (her 65th birthday is this month), they told her she could sign up for Medicare up to 6 months early with no pre-conditions, etc. etc. etc. So, you might keep that in mind for all of you others reaching 65 in the near future. If you aren’t insured now you can get Medicare early. And some people want to repeal the Health Care Reform Act!