@DuaneK761357 your story is interesting but as @GailL1 pointed out, there seem to be some missing pieces.
Our group health plan coverage ended at the end of April and they told we each had to phone SS and let them know we were no longer insured by them. She did this in June, but there was some goof up and somehow she was dis-enrolled from Part B.
WHO told your wife to call SSA regarding loss of coverage?
Follow this link to learn more about applying for Part B following loss of EGH
https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/medicare.htm#work
The process for applying for Part B following loss of EGH (employer group health) was covered in @GailL1 post.
If not, she will have to complete form CMS-40B
and have the employer complete form CMS L564
40B is the paper application for Part B, L564 is the required form if you want immediate coverage without delay or penalty. Both forms SHOULD be sent to SSA at the same time to minimize the chance of the forms becoming lost in the maze.
The 8 month rule in @GailL1 post allows you to enroll in Part B ONLY IF your wife did not apply for COBRA. Applying for COBRA shortens the 8 month window to 63 days.
If 40B and L564 were never submitted to SSA do so now. It is possible SSA will accept these forms and retroactively approve Part B.
Otherwise she will have to wait until the GEP (General Enrollment Period) next January, apply for coverage which will become effective July of that year. A lifetime late enrollment penalty will apply.
Hope this helps.
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