Medicare: Start Here

 

The first questions are fairly simple:  When do I need Medicare?  And how do I want to receive my Medicare benefits?  

 

Start with the roadmap below.  It will help you see where you are and what comes next.

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1. Decide when Medicare applies to you.  Turning 65 does NOT always mean you need to enroll in every part of Medicare immediately.

2. Understand your two basic Medicare coverage paths.  Original Medicare with supplemental coverage— or Medicare Advantage.  They work differently.

3. Then deal with the details:  enrollment timing, employer coverage, prescription drugs, Medigap, and the rest become much easier once you know which path you are on.

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Want to see the whole Medicare decision at a glance?

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→View the Medicare Decision Roadmap

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Ready for the next step?

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Continue to Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage →

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