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There are 4 parts of Medicare, hospital insurance (part A) and medical insurance Part B helps protect people 65 and over from the high cost of health care. Part C is known as Medicare Advantage. It's an alternative to Parts A and B that bundles several coverage types, including Parts A, B, and usually D. Part D helps cover prescription drug costs. You must sign up for Part A or Part B before enrolling in Part D. Disabled people under 65 who have been entitled to Social Security Disability benefits for 24 or more months and insured workers and their dependents who need dialysis because of a permanent kidney failure also have Medicare protection. Medicare helps pay the cost of inpatient hospital services, and certain other medical items and services not covered by hospital insurance.

Provides hospital and medical insurance for people aged sixty-five and older; and for disabled individuals younger than sixty-five.

If a person works long enough in a job or jobs, including self-employment, where Social Security taxes are deducted from wages they may qualify for social security retirement payments when they reach full retirement age (65-67). It is possible to begin receiving these benefit at the age of 62, but the payment will be lower than those received if the persons would wait until full retirement age. Apply for Medicare when you attain age 65. Spouses over age 62 and children under age 18, 18-19 AND in school or disabled and disability began before age 22 may be eligible to receive benefits.

Administers the social security retirement, disability and survivors benefit programs. We are also responsible for determining entitlement to Medicare and eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SSI is a benefit program for the blind, disabled and those ages 65 or older and who have little or no income and resources.

Administer all programs under Social Security Administration.

There are two parts of Medicare, hospital insurance (part A) and medical insurance Part B helps protect people 65 and over from the high cost of health care. Disabled people under 65 who have been entitled to Social Security Disability benefits for 24 or more months and insured workers and their dependents who need dialysis because of a permanent kidney failure also have Medicare protection. Medicare helps pay the cost of inpatient hospital services, and certain other medical items and services not covered by hospital insurance.

A health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, including those who have been entitled to Social Security disability benefits for 24 months, those who have permanent kidney failure, and those who have been exposed to environmental health hazards. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. Online applications can be completed at www.ssa.gov.

The Prince William Area Agency on Aging (the Agency) offers health insurance counseling assistance to older adults, their families and caregivers through the Virginia Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP). VICAP educates, counsels and assists individuals in understanding Medicare, long term care insurance, and other health benefits plans and programs.

Administers the social security retirement, disability and survivors benefit programs. We are also responsible for determining entitlement to Medicare and eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SSI is a benefit program for the blind, disabled and those ages 65 or older and who have little or no income and resources.

Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those who have disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care.

Provide social security and supplemental security income payments, Medicare, information, literature - available free. Purpose is administration of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Programs.

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. Refer callers to Social Security Administration or the Southern Area Agency on Aging (276-632-6442) for answers to questions and/or assistance in completing the application. Individuals can also complete an online application at the Social Security website: www.socialsecurity.gov

Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older. You may also qualify if you have permanent kidney failure or receive Disability benefits.

Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older.

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. Refer callers to Social Security Administration or the Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging for answers to questions and/or assistance in completing the application. Individuals can also complete an online application at the Social Security website: www.ssa.gov