We base HI coverage on entitlement to monthly RSDI cash benefits. Therefore, a claimant
who is entitled to monthly RSDI benefits cannot withdraw HI coverage and keep the
cash benefits only. For information on a waiver of HI entitlement by an RSI beneficiary,
see HI 00801.002. The claimant with HI entitlement may withdraw the:
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RSI cash benefits only; or
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Both RSI cash benefits and Medicare coverage (i.e. both Part A (HI) and Part B (SMI));
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Medicare- only claim (i.e. claim for Part A (HI) and Part B (SMI)); or
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EXAMPLE:
In January 2013, a number holder (NH) (age 65) becomes entitled to retirement insurance
benefits (RIB). In June 2013, the NH withdrew their application for cash benefits
but kept their HI entitlement, which began in January 2013 at age 65 (no SMI was involved
as they declined it).