Just realized I'll be 65 tomorrow.

[captain queeg]

I really never think about it. If someone asks me how old I am I always have to stop and think. I feel bad sometimes that I never remember family members’ birthdays. I know some people consider that knowledge very important. I’m usually lucky if I remember what month someone’s birthday is.

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. Fuck, I wish I was your age.

I'll be 69 in March. Oh well, enjoy, then, press on!

[Skittles]

2. I was pulled over by a cop once for speeding

he mentioned my birthday, I said that's in a couple of days.....he looked at me wide-eyed and I said aw man, it's today? Argh.

[Harker]

25. Please tell me he sang to you, and cheerfully slammed his ticket book shut. n/t

[dweller]

3. Be sure to sign up for Medicare

while you’ve still the chance 😐

✌🏻

[Skittles]

4. hey

do you know if you have to sign up if you are still employed with a decent healthcare plan

[Frasier Balzov]

7. I found this handout from CMS to be informative.

https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Find-Your-Provider-Type/Employers-and-Unions/FS3-Enroll-in-Part-A-and-B.pdf

[captain queeg]

8. I think it's automatic if you are taking social security

Which I am, but I’m keeping my retiree health care. I think it might be automatic at 65 even if you are still working. My sister told me her husband, who is still working, has Medicare now. Knowing him, I doubt he did anything to sign up, but don’t take it from me or stuff you read online. Check it out officially with Medicare. It does make me wonder if you get signed up and are still working, do they keep taking it out of your paycheck? Anyone in that situation? As I remember it was the second largest deduction from my pay, or nearly so.

[Skittles]

10. not taking SS early

and will be working past 65

[KarenS]

18. I think you need to sign up for medicare anyway,,,,

I believe there is a penalty if you sign up later,,,,

Please just look into it to be sure. Better safe than sorry.

[Midnight Writer]

28. My private insurance stopped paying claims after I was eligible for Medicare.

They said that Medicare should be the primary insurer and they would pay the rest.

Plus, there are penalties for late sign-up.

[dweller]

24. Just Med A

If you stay on your employer insurance

Sorry I logged out after dropping what I considered to be a boring tidbit about Medicare … was I wrong 😑


✌🏻

[LetMyPeopleVote]

11. I turned 65 in December

I signed up for Medicare. As a partner in my law firm, I pay for my insurance. Medicare with a supplement and drug plan is cheaper

[niyad]

5. Wishing you an early Happy Birthday.

[Pas-de-Calais]

6. Happy Birthday!! Welcome to 65!!

[coolsimo]

9. Will be 65 in December

I know what you mean, I had to sit and think for a minute if it was this year. Yep, it sure is.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

12. Happy birthday

[multigraincracker]

13. I helped an old guy at the mall move a big show case.

He pulled out a $20 bill to give me. I said no way and he then told me how much it meant to have a young guy help him. Told me he'll be ok in a couple of year when he won't have all of his medical bills because he will be on Medi Care. I said. Sony I've been on it for 7 years.

[BlueMTexpat]

14. Congratulations!

65 is a magic age. As others have stated above, you will be eligible for Medicare!

Medicare is one of the few things in the US health care system that works, which is why GQPers hate it! Yes, it could be improved, e.g., there should be no necessity for a Medigap plan, etc. But still, it is such a comfort to realize that there are no more co-pays or other hassles for the most part.

Even better, you are edging closer to being eligible for SSI. It is not a lot, but it arrives every month.

Every day, I bless all those who made Medicare and SSI into realities for US citizens.

But we still lag behind Europe in these respects. Unfortunately.

And Happy Birthday, you young thing, from one who is nearing 80!

[patricia92243]

15. Happy Birthday! You are a mere child (said the 78 year old - lol)

[sprinkleeninow]

16. Several years ago, no not decades! I got carded. Yes, I really did. They were serious!

[doc03]

22. I will be 74 in April. I got carded for a beer at Cracker Barrel Friday. I pointed to my hair or

lack of it and said isn't this enough but the waitress said she has to card everyone.

[sprinkleeninow]

33. Mb that's the reasonable answer! 😄

I still don't look 'my age' or even act like it.

I thot perhaps my hip chic-y hair, clothes, mannerism, my New England accent...

No matter. I had a laugh. 😄

[SheltieLover]

17. Happy Birthday!

Pls remember to look into Part D Medicare. The meds plans are not automatic & there is a1% per month penalty for life for each month you wait to sign up.

Your Council on Aging is a great resource to cut red tape regarding Medicare & they can tell you in a few min. Which plan covers any meds you take & which is least expensive.

Enjoy your special day!

[sprinkleeninow]

35. Yes, very good advice.

[SheltieLover]

36. 👍

[KarenS]

19. Happy Birthday!!

[DinahMoeHum]

20. Have a Happy Birthday, and remember. . .

. . .growing old is not for sissies.

And don't forget your Medicare sign-up.

And if you can, wait a little longer until you reach "full retirement age" before you sign up for Social Security. (I plan to do that this August)

[Emile]

21. Tell people you will be 75,

you'll get comments on how good you look for your age.

Myself, I'm old as dirt.

[kacekwl]

23. Tip, Medicare. gov

All the information you need. Congratulations.

[malthaussen]

27. I'm 66 today.

2/3 of the way to Satan, me.

-- Mal

[captain queeg]

31. Same birthday. Cool. Congrats.

[lucca18]

29. Happy Birthday! 🎂

I also try not to think about it!
I am happy that I am healthy and exercise a lot.

The only regret, is that I used to always complain through the years that I was getting older.
I wish I hadn’t done that because I wasted a lot of negative energy.

Have fun on your birthday!

[Auggie]

30. Congrats!

I'm a few months behind you

[petronius]

32. Happy Birthday!

[sprinkleeninow]

34. Awesome birthday wishes! 🥳

Regarding Medicare enrollment early or full benefit age: I took early benefits after I did the math of not receiving the extra amount for 4 years. Didn't want to wait.