Turning 65? Here is what to do and when.
Medicare enrollment has deadlines. A licensed advisor will walk you through the timeline, explain your options, and help you avoid costly mistakes.
Your Initial Enrollment Period is the seven months around your 65th birthday. During that window, you choose between Original Medicare plus additional coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan. Missing the window can mean penalties and gaps. A 15-minute review with a licensed advisor covers timing, costs, and which path may fit your situation.
Tell us a little about your situation.
A licensed advisor will reach out within one business day. No enrollment happens without your separate consent.
What we look at in a turning-65 review
- Whether you qualify for Part A without a premium
- When your Initial Enrollment Period opens and closes
- Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare with a Supplement
- Prescription drug coverage (Part D) and formulary fit
- Doctors and hospitals in your area that accept the plan
- Out-of-pocket costs and annual maximums
What to have ready for your call
You do not need everything on this list to get started. We can walk through what you have.
- Your current health insurance card (if you have coverage now)
- List of medications with dosages
- Names of your preferred doctors and specialists
- Social Security or Medicare enrollment letter (if you received one)
Common mistakes that cost families money
- Missing the Initial Enrollment Period and facing late penalties
- Assuming employer coverage automatically replaces Medicare
- Choosing a plan based only on premium without checking the network
- Skipping Part D and later paying a permanent late-enrollment surcharge
- Not reviewing plan changes every year during the Annual Election Period
Frequently asked
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY: 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week, to get information on all of your options. Not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.
Plan availability varies by area.
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