Medicare Information and Help With Enrolling:
What is Medicare?
Medicare is the health insurance program run by the Federal Government. It is available to those 65 and older, those under 65 with certain disabilities, and those with end-stage renal disease
Assembling the Right Coverage
Resources
Assemble different types of coverage
Original Medicare
Part A : Hospital Insurance
Part B: Medical Insurance
Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage
Optional coverage by approved private companies.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Option coverage from private insurance companies that fill gaps in Original Medicare Coverage.
— OR —
Combine the parts into one plan
Medicare Advantage Plans
Part C: (HMOs and PPOs)
Combines Part A (Hospital) and Part B (Medical) and in some cases, Part D (Prescription Drugs)
It’s not supplemental coverage. A variety of plans are offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare.
When to Enroll in Medicare
- Starting three months before your 65th birthday
- Or three months before you retire
- Or to move employer based coverage if you are 65 or older
How to Enroll in Medicare?
- Call 1-800-722-7331
- Sign up at your local Social Security office
- Online at www.ssa.gov
