FAQ Friday: How to Enroll in Medicare Part B and it's Coverage

Published: Sept. 14, 2018, 2:47 p.m.

b'Enrolling your Medicare Part B depends on if you\\u2019re drawing your social security benefit. If you\\u2019re drawing your social security benefit you\\u2019ll automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part B. If you\\u2019re not drawing your social security benefit then you can register for Medicare Part B in one of three ways: \\n1.\\tYou can register online through social security\\u2019s website.\\n2.\\tYou can call social security and register over the phone.\\n3.\\tYou can go into your local social security office and register in person.\\nMedicare Part B covers all of your doctor and medical bills. For example: lab work, x-rays, outpatient procedures, CT scans, MRI\\u2019s, specialist visits, physical therapy etc. It also covers outpatient medications that are administered in a doctor\\u2019s office such as Humira injections or chemotherapy medications. Medicare Part B will also cover ambulance rides should you need one. Key tip: make sure you can not walk to the ambulance. Medicare may not cover the cost if you walk to the ambulance.'