Has anyone here ever opted out of Medicare Part B?

[Sekhmets Daughter]

Last month, after careful consideration, I decided to opt out pf Part B. I returned the cards, recently sent to me, which showed I was to be enrolled in both Parts A & B as of this month. I am waiting for the new card, which shows I have Part A hospital coverage only. When the new card had not yet arrived, I just knew they were going to hit up my SS payment for $105.00 and I was correct.

First, I call Medicare and after a 10 minute hold I am told I must call Social Security. Another 10 minute hold and I am told "it takes 30 days to process your request, we haven't received it yet." The letter I received from Social Security did not state a 30 day lead time was necessary. It simply said to get the cards back to SS in a timely manner. I would think 3 to 4 weeks is a timely manner, obviously I thought wrong.

To add insult to injury, the representative could not tell me whether the $105. I was charged this month would be refunded once the request was processed...she didn't know!!!!