Now you can have Medicare information at your fingertips when you need it. Review the options available to you, including cost, coverage and more. You can also do a side-by-side comparison of the plans in your area to see which one best fits your needs.
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Your Medicare sign-up dates
You have a window of time to sign up for a Medicare plan. You can enroll in Medicare up to three months before and three months after your 65th birthday. If you do not enroll within that period, Medicare may charge you a penalty upon enrollment.
If you plan to continue working after turning 65, you are still eligible for Medicare. A Medicare plan may offer better coverage than an employer-sponsored plan and save you money.
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Work with a supportive licensed insurance agent
An agent can:
- Meet with you one-on-one.
- Answer your questions and explain how Medicare works.
- Show you how to contact the Social Security office to enroll in Medicare.
- Talk with you about your current plan and what it covers.
- Help you keep your doctor and network you know and trust.
There is no obligation to enroll. Bilingual insurance agents are also available.
Contact Medicare to learn about plans
You can also contact Medicare to learn about plans:
- Visit medicare.gov.
- Call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Top 10 Medicare facts
- Be sure you’re covered by the time you turn 65. Sign up during your initial enrollment period. It starts three months before your birthday month, and ends three months after your birthday month.
- Medicare is divided into three parts: Part A, Part B and Part D.
- Original Medicare (Part A and B) is offered through the federal government.
- Original Medicare is the same across the United States.
- Part C, known as Medicare Advantage, is a combination of Part A and Part B.
- Part D covers prescription drugs.
- Medicare Advantage (Part C) and prescription drug (Part D) plans are offered by private insurance companies.
- Medicare Advantage (Part C) and prescription drug (Part D) plans may be offered only in certain counties, states or regions.
- MediGap, also called a Medicare Supplemental plan, can help pay for costs that Original Medicare doesn’t pay.
- You have a lot of choices. But you don't have to figure it out on your own. With help, you can find a plan that’s right for you.
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* A representative from Optum Sales Support Center can connect you with a licensed insurance agent in your area to review your health insurance plan options.
Optum Sales Support Center connects Medicare beneficiaries with resources including licensed insurance agents that sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans.