U.S. Medicare -- qualification for Special Enrollment Period for Part B?

[david_je]

Has anyone here who was not working full-time at the time of eligibility to sign up for Part B and did not get a group health plan from their employer managed to still qualify for the SEP? On what basis? Wondering if there are any other circumstances under which I qualify; info online sparse, tried calling SSA, line forever busy.

Thanks.

[ChristianBlessing]

I don't believe that there are any other circumstances other than having employer-provided group health coverage at the time of qualification. I applied at 68, just after retiring, and SSA was adamant about documentation of my coverage. I could certainly be wrong, and wish you luck. If you do find any exceptions I'm sure others here would be interested. Good luck 

[Sheryl]

I did but on the basis of having been self-employed and privately insured.

 

I was told my private plan qualified as emplohment plan since I was self-employed.