The quintessential American food may be apple pie, but its popularity pales beside our national love affair with pizza pies. The Daily reports that Americans consume a staggering 100 acres of pizza a day, according to data from the National Association of Pizza Operators (NAPO). Here's a by-the-numbers look at our compulsion:
Most people enroll in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (doctor visits and other outpatient services) during their seven-month initial enrollment period (IEP) around the time they turn 65.
If you're at least 62 and have worked at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment, your spouse can get Part A and Part B at 65. If you've worked at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment but aren't yet 62 when your spouse turns 65, they won't be eligible for premium-free Part A until your 62nd birthday. In this case, your spouse should still apply for Part B at 65, so they can avoid paying a higher Part B premium. However, if you're still working and your spouse is covered under your group health plan, they could delay their Part B enrollment without paying higher premiums.