Medicare for the disabled: If I don't want Part B, will I face penalties later on?

[sshafran]

Thanks, that's good news. Can my wife's employer's plan at Anthem require me to sign up for part B once I'm eligible?

No, since Part B is not generally needed in this situation.

Or is it entirely up to me? Would her employer even have a way of knowing that I've become eligible?

I don't know if they would be notified, but I would doubt it.