Medicare and SS
Jul 20th 2005, 11:56 am
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C.G.D.S
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Medicare and SS
In the unlikely event that I stay in the US to retirement age does anyone know what happens with Medicare? I'm not working and don't intend to, so I won't be paying SS contributions. Is Medicare dependant on SS contribs?
Not so much thinking ahead, but plus points to throw at Mr Sibsie re moving back!
Not so much thinking ahead, but plus points to throw at Mr Sibsie re moving back!
Jul 20th 2005, 11:58 am
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Re: Medicare and SS
Originally Posted by sibsie
In the unlikely event that I stay in the US to retirement age does anyone know what happens with Medicare? I'm not working and don't intend to, so I won't be paying SS contributions. Is Medicare dependant on SS contribs?
Not so much thinking ahead, but plus points to throw at Mr Sibsie re moving back!
Not so much thinking ahead, but plus points to throw at Mr Sibsie re moving back!
Jul 20th 2005, 12:00 pm
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Septicity
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Re: Medicare and SS
Originally Posted by sibsie
In the unlikely event that I stay in the US to retirement age does anyone know what happens with Medicare? I'm not working and don't intend to, so I won't be paying SS contributions. Is Medicare dependant on SS contribs?
Not so much thinking ahead, but plus points to throw at Mr Sibsie re moving back!
Not so much thinking ahead, but plus points to throw at Mr Sibsie re moving back!
If you don't qualify, you can buy it at a set price after you've served a full sentence of 5 years in the Land o' the Free as a permanent resident alien.
I believe qualification for the free part (hospitalization bit) requires (simplified) 10 years of SS contributions -- the other bit you have to pay for regardless.
Jul 20th 2005, 12:22 pm
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Re: Medicare and SS
Originally Posted by fatbrit
If you don't qualify, you can buy it at a set price after you've served a full sentence of 5 years in the Land o' the Free as a permanent resident alien.
I believe qualification for the free part (hospitalization bit) requires (simplified) 10 years of SS contributions -- the other bit you have to pay for regardless.
I believe qualification for the free part (hospitalization bit) requires (simplified) 10 years of SS contributions -- the other bit you have to pay for regardless.
Jul 20th 2005, 12:24 pm
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Septicity
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Re: Medicare and SS
Originally Posted by ImHere
Can I have parole for good behaviour?
In freedom's paradise? The men in white coats will be taking you away for a little re-education, me thinks.
Jul 20th 2005, 12:27 pm
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Re: Medicare and SS
Originally Posted by fatbrit
In freedom's paradise? The men in white coats will be taking you away for a little re-education, me thinks.
Have you noticed that? Here its all "Law Enforcement" and "Correctional facility"
Jul 20th 2005, 12:28 pm
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Re: Medicare and SS
Originally Posted by ImHere
Ahhh that'd be at the 'Correctional Facility' then.
Nope -- that'd be the Big House.
Jul 20th 2005, 12:29 pm
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Re: Medicare and SS
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Nope -- that'd be the Big House.
