And I'm struck by what you don’t get with basic Medicare coverage, known as Parts A and B. As someone with titanium knees and a pacemaker, I’d like to make sure I’ve got a fighting chance to keep cashing the Social Security checks. When I got my Social Security payment notice, the same envelope contained an updated Medicare card. Second, I don't need Part B as long as I’m still working and covered by employer-sponsored healthcare. “Maybe there was a box you checked,” said Fassieux, who advised me to call Social Security immediately.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 12, 2023 19:29 UTC