Retirement

The Form first used to claim exemption from social security is filed on IRS Form 4361. The exemption once granted is irrevocable unless requested within a 27 and a half initial period.

For the current year, wages up to $113,700 are subject to Social Security tax and the maximum Social Security withholding would be $7,049.40.
Employers should withhold Social Security taxes (6.2 percent) from employee's wages up to $113,700 and withhold Medicare tax (1.45 percent) on all wages.
For 2014, wages up to $117,000 are subject to Social Security tax and the maximum Social Security withholding would be $7,254.

The Form first used to claim exemption from social security is filed on IRS Form 4361.
The exemption once granted is irrevocable unless requested within a 27 and a half initial period. Exempted Ordained Ministers, Priests, or Rabbi's may revoke the original election and re-elect social security coverage by filing out IRS Form 2031.
Once you revoke the exemption you can never elect exemption from social security coverage again.

If your name or social security number on your social security card is incorrect or you need to speak to the Social Security Administration the phone number is 1-800-772-1213.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the Federal agency that administers the Medicare program and monitors the Medicaid programs offered by each state. Medicare makes it easy for you to get information. You can find answers to general questions about eligibility, coverage, and Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) on this Web site. You can also compare health and drug plans, Medigap policies, hospitals, nursing homes, and more! For specific questions about your claims, medical records, or expenses, visit MyMedicare.gov, or call 1-800-MEDICARE .

Generally not. Medicare only covers medically necessary care under Hospital Insurance Part A and medical insurance under Part B. Long-term care is custodial care given at home or in a nursing home for people with chronic disabilities or lengthy illnesses. Private insurance companies sell long-term care insurance policies. For more information on long-term care insurance speak to your local CPA or get a copy of A shopper's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners at 120 W. 12th Street, Suite 1100, Kansas City, MO 64105-1925

Medicare is a national health insurance program for people ages 65+, or younger individuals with certain disabilities.
Like most other insurance programs, Original Medicare does not pay for all health care costs. You must pay for deductibles, premiums, coinsurance or copayments. Medicare has four parts:
A. Hospital Insurance - helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay), some home health care and hospice care.
B.Medical Insurance - helps pay for doctors’ services and many other medical services and supplies that are not covered by hospital insurance.
C.Medicare Advantage - plans are available in many areas. People with Medicare Parts A and B can choose to receive all of their health care services through one of these provider organizations under Part C.
D.Prescription Drug Coverage - helps pay for medications doctors prescribe for treatment. Go to the Social Security website for more information at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly/

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that pays for health care services for those with low incomes or very high medical bills relative to that persons income and assets. Medicaid pays for nearly half of all nursing home care.

Go to the government website at: http://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/enroll-now.aspx