On 4/7/2013 7:40 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
> On Apr 7, 2:40 am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
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>>> On Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:01:16 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
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>>>> On Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:12:47 -0700, sf > wrote:
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>>>>> On Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:19:14 -0400, Cheryl >
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>>>>>>> Here's another list for you that was compiled in 2012
>>>>>>> http://www.bradsdeals.com/blog/senior-discounts/
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>>>>>> It's funny how these different establishments define "senior". I was
>>>>>> old enough to join AARP at 50. Now I have to wait until 55 or even 60
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>>>>> Even worse, we have to wait until 65 to draw full social security.
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>>>> You must be older than me. After a birth date of 1937 is it climbing
>>>> steadily. 1943 to 1954 group had to wait to 66. Born 1960 or later
>>>> it is 67.
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>>> Ooops. Maybe it's Medicare then. I dunno. Don't draw, don't care
>>> when I qualify. Not a taker.
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>> I thought it was required?
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> It sort of is in that EVERYONE gets Medicare A, no matter what they
> want. It is hospital cost only. Other parts of Medicare are
> optional.

You can opt out if you choose, and opt back in later if you change
your mind. But since it is assumed that you'll want the benefit, you
have to contact them to opt out.