A throat tickle can be caused by a wide variety of things. Sometimes a tickling, scratchy throat can indicate the onset of a cold. Allergies to foods or food additives, and environmental allergies to smoke, dust mites, mold, or pollen, can result in an itchy, tickling throat. Post-nasal drip or a dry throat can irritate the throat and cause a tickle.
Confidence votes 42. 1966The Medicare program took effect in 1966. Although the Medicare program took effect in 1966, it was fought tooth and nail for over a year and then Alaska and Arizona did not accept Medicare in their states until a decade later. Was this answer useful?
Medicare will start 3 months after you sign up. After that time*, you can usually only apply during the General Election Period (1/1-3/31) *If you have a qualifying event to enroll in Part B after 65, you will be able to start Medicare right away, and not have to wait until the General Election Period.