So I need to get my Dad registered for Social Security and need help with this

[LaydeeBug]

Like the parts, and what I need to do. I know the deadline is December 7th.

He fell at work and the plant closed while his claim was still going, and we are in the end processes of that, my point being that he no longer has his union-got health insurance that he had for many years. We are really feeling kinda lost in all this quagmire. lol

While I am green on this matter, I promise to be tenacious regarding any advice anyone has.

I am very interested in avoiding pitfalls, if I can help it.

Thanks guys.

[SheilaT]

1. Go to www.ssa.gov

It will walk you through it. If you're not crazy about doing it on-line, do you live in or near a city with a social security office?

But the on-line thing is designed to be very user friendly.

Or do you mean Medicare? If so, that I already know is incredibly easy to do. Again, www.ssa.org and you'll have no trouble.

[LaydeeBug]

3. Thank you so much. I don't even know whether he needs or gets Medicare at all

I am in a city so I am pretty sure there will be an office. I guess I will make my way there this week and see if I can find the what for.

[brush]

6. The SS office people will be helpful

Make sure you have your father's important documents — like driver's license, Social Security card or his SS number, birth certificate if possible, passport maybe, work related papers.

They'll help you through it.

He's automatically eligible for Medicare if he's 65. They'll get him insured with that too. Be sure to get Part B as well as Part A.

[Yavapai]

11. If he is found eligible for SS Disability,

if will be six months before he gets his first check. If he is younger than 65 he will be placed
on Medicare after one year of disability. that was my experience.

Good luck.

[Faygo Kid]

2. AARP has good information on its site.

Try http://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/. Lots of links to information.

[LaydeeBug]

4. I am bookmarking this. Thank you. nt

[tsuki]

5. I made my claim by calling the local Social Security office. They sat up

a telephone conference for me.

For my mom, I had to send them a power of attorney, then they would discuss her with me.

Local Social Security offices have been great, at least as far as I am concerned.

[tsuki]

12. They sat up...They set up...sorry. nt

[DURHAM D]

7. How old is he?

It is not clear if you are asking about Medicare or SS.

[LaydeeBug]

8. 68. nt

[DURHAM D]

9. So SS because he is already on Medicare.

I did it on the phone and it took just a few minutes.

ETA: Perhaps his employer enrolled him in Medicare Advantage, not regular Medicare. I gather that his employer will no longer be participating in the process so you do need to find out which insurance company he was with. Look in his billfold for a card.

[LaydeeBug]

10. I will and thank you for taking the time for my post. nt