Co-Founder, TermInsuranceBrokers.com, Goldenzweig Financial Group, Las Vegas, Nevada
Yes, it's possible to enroll in Medicare Part B without also enrolling in Medicare Part A. You can do this if you're 65 or older, a U.S. resident (additional rules apply for non-U.S. citizens), and do not yet qualify for premium-free Part A (having met the requirement of 40 quarters (10 years) of working life and paying FICA taxes).
If you qualify for premium-free Part A, you'll apply for both Part A & B together or apply for Part A first and Part B down the line.
If you qualify for premium-free Part A, you'll apply for both Part A & B together or apply for Part A first and Part B down the line.