How to sign up for Medicare

gentlepuma02, I can tell you for certain that they don't fall under the permanent seasonal category, though as for the other part, I'm really not too sure... I just make sure to report them all as full-time employees on a fixed-term basis 🤷

frozenangler12 said:gentlepuma02, I can tell you for certain that they don't fall under the permanent seasonal category, though as for the other part, I'm really not too sure... I just make sure to report them all as full-time employees on a fixed-term basis 🤷

Does anyone actually understand the specific purpose behind this? We hire seasonal staff every single year, and I have always registered them under fixed-term contracts. If this change offers actual benefits, I would naturally prefer to transition them to seasonal status, but I need to know if that specific designation must be explicitly stated within the employment contract itself.

Does the online retirement portal actually process applications on Saturdays?

gentlepuma02 said:Does anyone actually understand the specific purpose behind this? We hire seasonal staff every single year, and I have always registered them under fixed-term contracts. If this change offers actual benefits, I would naturally prefer to transition them to seasonal status, but I need to know if that specific designation must be explicitly stated within the employment contract itself.

Full-time seasonal workers under standard regulations are enrolled in extended Social Security. That's the benefit. I don't know the specifics, though. You'll have to figure that out yourself.

Nicole Lee6 said:Does the online retirement portal actually process applications on Saturdays?

I wonder what you think... you can certainly submit an application on a Saturday, though the paperwork won't actually be processed until Monday morning 😉

gentlepuma02, were you wondering about which benefits come with being a full-time seasonal worker, or are you looking to register someone for a specific short-term seasonal role?
If you're looking into the requirements for permanent seasonal status, you should check the Medicare website to see exactly what they require and who qualifies for those positions...

Richard Howard55 said:Full-time seasonal workers under standard regulations are enrolled in extended Social Security. That's the benefit. I don't know the specifics, though. You'll have to figure that out yourself.

However, let me clarify my situation. If I enroll staff for specific seasonal roles—and I mean truly seasonal positions—will we eventually face pressure to opt into extended insurance? I am asking because I have contacted the Social Security Administration regarding two different locations, and the guidance has been completely inconsistent. One representative told me this enrollment applies strictly to permanent seasonal workers; another insisted it only covers temporary seasonal labor, excluding permanent ones altogether. Finally, I sent a formal inquiry via email to contact@ssa.gov, and their official response stated that the option applies to both categories. Does anyone here possess precise knowledge regarding the implications of this? I want to ensure I do not make an error, as the information I am receiving is contradictory and unreliable.

And why not just report them specifically for one thing? There’s really no need to make things more complicated than they have to be...

The core issue here concerns the specific guidance we received regarding our disability employment quota. We were told that seasonal workers should not be counted toward this mandatory quota, yet we currently employ a significant number of people under this classification. Up until now, we haven't been categorizing them as seasonal staff; instead, they have been signed under fixed-term contracts. It seems counterintuitive to increase our quota requirements and risk incurring penalties if the solution is simply to adjust a single line item on our filings. I am trying to determine the most accurate way to classify these contracts. While the nature of the work remains identical, the distinction lies solely in the fact that they aren't being designated as seasonal positions.

Well, I have to say, I’m really not quite sure about that one...

In what situations am I still stuck having to handle enrollments and disenrollments through the e-health app?
I know Medicare pulls most of its data directly from the Social Security Administration, but I’m guessing there are some loopholes.

Is this what I found on the Medicare site:

Registering or removing coverage for spouses or kids under 18, along with updating personal info that doesn't sync automatically with the Social Security Administration, can be done via the Medicare business portal

Does that mean if someone is covering their spouse or a kid, they actually have to manually toggle them on and off through the e-health system even if everything was already handled through Social Security?
Also, what kind of personal info changes don't get updated through the SSA exchange?

Hey everyone,
I need some advice: I've got two employees who need to quit one company and start working for another one. They’re both signing on for permanent positions, just working one hour a day. The second company doesn't have any employees on the books yet. Since there are only two of us, we don't have access to the online portal... so everything has to be done manually. I'm assuming since it's only an hour a day, I can wrap all this up in a single day. What paperwork do I actually need to bring to Medicare, and is there anything I need to handle with the IRS? Also, one employee already has a dependent listed on their file. How does that work with the transition?

placidcobra7 said:Hey everyone,
I need some advice: I've got two employees who need to quit one company and start working for another one. They’re both signing on for permanent positions, just working one hour a day. The second company doesn't have any employees on the books yet. Since there are only two of us, we don't have access to the online portal... so everything has to be done manually. I'm assuming since it's only an hour a day, I can wrap all this up in a single day. What paperwork do I actually need to bring to Medicare, and is there anything I need to handle with the IRS? Also, one employee already has a dependent listed on their file. How does that work with the transition?

Just fill out Form 1040 (the termination notice). If you're knocking this out today, just use June 1st, 2016, as the date.

placidcobra7 said:Hey everyone,
I need some advice: I've got two employees who need to quit one company and start working for another one. They’re both signing on for permanent positions, just working one hour a day. The second company doesn't have any employees on the books yet. Since there are only two of us, we don't have access to the online portal... so everything has to be done manually. I'm assuming since it's only an hour a day, I can wrap all this up in a single day. What paperwork do I actually need to bring to Medicare, and is there anything I need to handle with the IRS? Also, one employee already has a dependent listed on their file. How does that work with the transition?

If you haven't officially filed the paperwork to start the business for tax purposes, you'll likely need to complete Form 11P first.

placidcobra7 said:Hey everyone,
I need some advice: I've got two employees who need to quit one company and start working for another one. They’re both signing on for permanent positions, just working one hour a day. The second company doesn't have any employees on the books yet. Since there are only two of us, we don't have access to the online portal... so everything has to be done manually. I'm assuming since it's only an hour a day, I can wrap all this up in a single day. What paperwork do I actually need to bring to Medicare, and is there anything I need to handle with the IRS? Also, one employee already has a dependent listed on their file. How does that work with the transition?

Fill out a Form 1040 for each worker and set the filing date to June 2nd, 2016. You won't need to visit Medicare; it’ll all be handled automatically.

You can pretty much wrap all of this up today.

Jack Young said:Just fill out Form 1040 (the termination notice). If you're knocking this out today, just use June 1st, 2016, as the date.

If you haven't officially filed the paperwork to start the business for tax purposes, you'll likely need to complete Form 11P first.

Fill out a Form 1040 for each worker and set the filing date to June 2nd, 2016. You won't need to visit Medicare; it’ll all be handled automatically.

You can pretty much wrap all of this up today.

Thanks, I went ahead and handled all that, but apparently, I still need to report my second job to Medicare within the next couple of days. I was planning on getting it sorted the day before yesterday, but the lovely lady over at NOAA gave me a heads-up... turns out I need my registration from the Chamber of Commerce and the Census Bureau, and I didn't have those papers on me...
Just so you know, since we're talking part-time hours here... I actually managed to pull off the paperwork. Successfully unsubscribed from everything effective May 31st and got the new registration set for June 1st... easy enough, I guess...

placidcobra7 said:Thanks, I went ahead and handled all that, but apparently, I still need to report my second job to Medicare within the next couple of days. I was planning on getting it sorted the day before yesterday, but the lovely lady over at NOAA gave me a heads-up... turns out I need my registration from the Chamber of Commerce and the Census Bureau, and I didn't have those papers on me...
Just so you know, since we're talking part-time hours here... I actually managed to pull off the paperwork. Successfully unsubscribed from everything effective May 31st and got the new registration set for June 1st... easy enough, I guess...

I totally believe you. Back in December 2015, I had the exact same thing happen. The person at the NOAA office on Smith Street told me the same thing, but... well, I decided to swing by the Medicare office on Lincoln Avenue instead. The gentleman there told me, "No, you don't need to worry about that, it'll update automatically in five or six days." And sure enough, I checked later, and he was right. It's like that sometimes—the folks at NOAA think one thing is required, but they aren't quite up to speed on how the systems talk to each other, so they give people the wrong info.

Jack Young said:I totally believe you. Back in December 2015, I had the exact same thing happen. The person at the NOAA office on Smith Street told me the same thing, but... well, I decided to swing by the Medicare office on Lincoln Avenue instead. The gentleman there told me, "No, you don't need to worry about that, it'll update automatically in five or six days." And sure enough, I checked later, and he was right. It's like that sometimes—the folks at NOAA think one thing is required, but they aren't quite up to speed on how the systems talk to each other, so they give people the wrong info.

You're spot on, Jack Young. I checked and everything went through perfectly. Thanks, you saved me a massive headache 🎉

placidcobra7 said:You're spot on, Jack Young. I checked and everything went through perfectly. Thanks, you saved me a massive headache 🎉

I'm just glad I could help out... oh, wait, I just realized I had a total brain fart. I meant to write US Census Bureau corporate at 4 Trpimor Street, not what I typed before. 😵

neontiger4 said:In what situations am I still stuck having to handle enrollments and disenrollments through the e-health app?
I know Medicare pulls most of its data directly from the Social Security Administration, but I’m guessing there are some loopholes.

Is this what I found on the Medicare site:

Registering or removing coverage for spouses or kids under 18, along with updating personal info that doesn't sync automatically with the Social Security Administration, can be done via the Medicare business portal

Does that mean if someone is covering their spouse or a kid, they actually have to manually toggle them on and off through the e-health system even if everything was already handled through Social Security?
Also, what kind of personal info changes don't get updated through the SSA exchange?

Anyone know?

placidcobra7 said:Thanks, I went ahead and handled all that, but apparently, I still need to report my second job to Medicare within the next couple of days. I was planning on getting it sorted the day before yesterday, but the lovely lady over at NOAA gave me a heads-up... turns out I need my registration from the Chamber of Commerce and the Census Bureau, and I didn't have those papers on me...
Just so you know, since we're talking part-time hours here... I actually managed to pull off the paperwork. Successfully unsubscribed from everything effective May 31st and got the new registration set for June 1st... easy enough, I guess...

Did the employee's kid also get processed automatically during the sign-up and sign-off? How did that whole thing work?

Does anyone happen to know the technical process for deregistering from the National Weather Service and Medicare when dealing with unpaid leave?

neontiger4 said:Did the employee's kid also get processed automatically during the sign-up and sign-off? How did that whole thing work?

You don't need to do a thing for the kid.