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No. COBRA is not considered active employer coverage for Medicare purposes. Relying on COBRA instead of enrolling in Medicare when you are first eligible can result in late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage.
A good Medicare agent should clearly explain your coverage options, how each plan works with your doctors and drugs, what costs you will face beyond the premium, and any enrollment deadlines that apply to your situation.
Yes. You may qualify for Medicare based on a spouse's work history, even if you were a stay-at-home spouse, or if you are divorced or widowed.
Original Medicare with a Medigap supplement gives you the most flexibility if your health changes suddenly, since it has no network restrictions and you can see any Medicare-accepting provider without referrals.
Yes. If your spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years, you may qualify for premium-free Part A through their work record, even if you never worked yourself.