Which statement about Part B enrollment is true for individuals receiving Social Security benefits?

Which statement about Part B enrollment is true for individuals receiving Social Security benefits?

• A. They must enroll manually regardless
• B. They can opt out of automatic enrollment
• C. They have to contact Social Security for enrollment
• D. They should get automatically enrolled if they are receiving Social Security benefits

Answer: (D)

Automatic enrollment is the key idea. If you’re already receiving Social Security benefits when you become eligible for Medicare, the Social Security Administration coordinates with Medicare to enroll you in both Part A and Part B without you needing to take action. That means Part B coverage starts automatically, and the Part B premium is typically deducted from your Social Security payment. You don’t have to enroll manually. You do have the option to opt out if you’d prefer to delay Part B, but the default for those already on Social Security is automatic enrollment. The other choices don’t fit because enrollment isn’t typically manual for these individuals, and you don’t need to contact Social Security specifically just to enroll (the enrollment is automatic).

Automatic enrollment is the key idea. If you’re already receiving Social Security benefits when you become eligible for Medicare, the Social Security Administration coordinates with Medicare to enroll you in both Part A and Part B without you needing to take action. That means Part B coverage starts automatically, and the Part B premium is typically deducted from your Social Security payment. You don’t have to enroll manually. You do have the option to opt out if you’d prefer to delay Part B, but the default for those already on Social Security is automatic enrollment. The other choices don’t fit because enrollment isn’t typically manual for these individuals, and you don’t need to contact Social Security specifically just to enroll (the enrollment is automatic).