Medicare Part A enrollment is automatic, and funded through payroll taxes; Part B enrollment is voluntary, funded by premiums and general federal tax revenues.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Part A is voluntary; Part B is automatic
• D. Part B enrollment is automatic; Part A enrollment is voluntary

Answer: (A)

Medicare Part A enrollment is automatic for most people who have paid Medicare payroll taxes, and it’s funded by those payroll taxes, usually with no premium. Medicare Part B covers medical services and enrollment is voluntary; it’s funded by monthly premiums paid by enrollees plus general federal revenues. That combination is why this statement is true.