US/D dual citizen here. I am about to retire in the US and will start medicare. People are telling me that to continue qualifying for part B I need to live in or near the US. We are planning to travel quit a bit and maybe stay longer in some part of Europe if we enjoy it. Does that mean that I would have to travel back 2 or 3 times a year to not loose part B and be penalized thereafter? How do they know whether I am traveling or “living” e.g. in Germany? Appreciate any insight.

  • circle22woman@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You need to pay the Part B premium or else you won’t have access to that part of Medicare when you return to the US.

    There is no requirement to travel back.

  • Quirky-Camera5124@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    you keep part b as long as you pay for it, but it only covers services rendered inside the us. you probably wil want medigap insurance that covers overseas expenses.