Pulmonary function testing has come into widespread use since the 1970s. This has been facilitated by several developments. Because of miniaturization and advances in computer technology, microprocessor devices have become portable and automated with fewer moving parts.
You will pay Part B premiums as long as you keep the card. Those who are not automatically enrolled in Part B can sign up during their initial Medicare enrollment period which begins three months before their 65th birthday and ends three months after the 65th birthday.
In order to enroll in the Pilot program, you must have Medicare Part B. Medicare is allowing a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in Part B. This SEP ends May 30, 2015. If you do not enroll in Part B during the SEP, you may enroll during the General Enrollment Period (January through March of each year).