Has anyone here ever opted out of Medicare Part B?

[Sekhmets Daughter]

2. Absolutely.

There's no way I am going to have $1,260. of doctor visits this year. I give blood regularly so I know I have the blood pressure of a healthy 25-year-old, my sugar is good, so is my cholesterol, and my iron count. I had a full blood panel done about 2 years ago, which showed I am way healthy. I don't even get the flu. I'm just very lucky. No chronic conditions of any type.

I figured if they can talk about raising Medicare eligibility to 67, I should consider it. The ultimate reason is that I'm already living with a 30% reduction in my SS benefit because I had to take it earlier than I had intended...age 62. Jobs here in FL, never a good market, dried up after the financial crisis. I found myself unemployed with no prospects with which I was comfortable. I created some debt while looking and for work and finally becoming eligible for SS. I have almost paid it off...18 months should do it Then the Medicare Part B premium (plus penalty for late enrollment) will be much easier to manage.