How Social Security Affects Your Medicare Premiums & Enrollment Timing | Central Illinois

MEDICARE MONDAY Episode 9 | July 6th, 2026

Presenter:

Diondre Williams | Trusted Insurance Advisor at American Republic Insurance Services

Episode 9 of Medicare Monday covers the important connection between Social Security and Medicare.

Diondre Williams, Trusted Insurance Advisor & Registered Social Security Advisor from American Republic Insurance Services explains how your Medicare Part B premium is deducted from your Social Security check and shares key timing advice for those thinking about claiming benefits early.

Diondre covers:

• the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period
• how this window helps you avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
• how the Social Security Retirement Earnings Test works for those still working before full retirement age
• And more...

He also clarifies that as long as you're making your Medicare payments, the earnings test won't effect your Medicare coverage.

Watch now for clear guidance on coordinating your Social Security claiming age, Medicare enrollment tips & work income to avoid surprises.

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