If you don't want to keep this plan, or to have Medicare enroll you in another drug plan, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or the plan provider. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
Burial Assistance. The Burial Assistance Program offers assistance to income eligible Washington, DC residents only who need help with funeral costs. Economic Security Administration (ESA) provides up to $800 toward funeral services or $450 toward the cost of cremation. Families receiving this assistance must use an ESA identified undertaker.
4. If you donât have health insurance, you may have to pay a fee. Most people must have qualifying health coverage or pay a fee with their 2016 federal taxes. 1  If you donât have coverage in 2016, youâll pay a penalty of either 2.5% of your income, or $695 per adult ($347.50 per child) â whichever is higher. 2  Learn about the fee.