TONI SAYS: Why was I denied enrollment in Medicare Part B?

COLUMN: Why was I denied enrollment in Medicare Part B?

Toni: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for both my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20. On April 11 I received a letter from…

TONI SAYS: Why was I denied enrollment in Medicare Part B?

TONI: On April 1, I went to the local Social Security office to apply for both my Social Security check and Medicare Part B, since I am turning 70 on April 20. On April 11 I received a letter from…

Bremer County: Residents received $75.62 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers in Bremer County totaled $75.62 million, amounting to $2,994 per capita, or 28.8% of total government transfers, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.Among all government transfer programs, Medicare was the second largest contributor in the county. Social Security was the largest contributor, totaling $113.93 million, equating to $4,510 per capita and making up 43.4% of total transfers.Comparati…