What Veterans Need to Know about Medicare

Veterans are not always aware that VA Healthcare is not recognized as viable medical coverage by the Social Security Administration, and that it is not a substitute for Medicare Part B. If they make the mistake of not signing up for Part B when they should, and try to sign up for it later, they will be charged a late penalty every month for the rest of their lives. Presenter Bio: Dr. Kelly Hudson is a US Army and US Navy Reserve retiree. She manages the SHIBA team of volunteers on behalf of Senior Services for South Sound. Her team provides free, unbiased Medicare assistance to seniors in Thurston and Mason counties.