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Medicare is a national health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and those with end-stage renal disease.
If you’re turning 65 soon, you’ll have some critical healthcare decisions to make.
If you aren’t sure as to what all the parts of Medicare are, we have compiled all of them for you.
Known as Medigap Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans fill in the “gaps” of medical costs that aren’t covered by Original Medicare, such as coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles.
Medicare Advantage Plans, or Medicare Part C, can be used to substitute Medicare Part A and B, as well as offer prescription drug coverage.
You can enroll in Original Medicare three months before you turn 65 until three months after the month of your 65th birthday.
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If you’re new to Medicare and feeling lost, you’re not the only one. People who are turning 65 often have a tough time organizing things in the beginning. Medicare itself has many parts and Medigap has many lettered plans, which can make it all pretty confusing.
The amount of mail you receive certainly doesn’t make it easier. What mailers should you keep? What should you throw away? You probably have several questions and concerns. Don’t worry though, because Midwest Trusted Benefit has answers — and we’ll help you sort through the fluff.
Medicare is a national health insurance program for people 65 and older, and under 65 with certain disabilities. It’s divided into four main parts — A, B, C, and D.
Parts A and B make up Original Medicare.
Part C is called Medicare Advantage.
There’s also supplemental insurance (aka Medigap plans) that you can add to your Original Medicare.
Part A | Part B | Part C | Part D |
Inpatient hospital coverage | Outpatient coverage for medically necessary services | Private insurance programs that pay instead of Medicare | Coverage for retail prescription drugs |
If you’ve lived in America for at least five years, you’re eligible for it at age 65. It doesn’t matter if you’re already taking income benefits from Social Security.
However, some people qualify for Medicare before 65 due to an illness or disability.
The only parts you need to enroll in at the Social Security office are A and B. Other parts and supplemental insurance enrollments will be done outside of that, through an insurance broker or agency like us.
Here’s a visual to help you:
Part A and Part B |
Enroll with your Social Security office |
Medigap Medicare Advantage Part D |
Work with an agent to choose a Medigap and Part D plan or Medicare Advantage program |
Social Security offers you a fast online application that you can finish in minutes. You don’t have to be getting income benefits to enroll in Medicare. Just visit www.ssa.gov/, click on the Menu at the top and follow the Medicare links to apply.
When Should You Sign Up?
Most people should enroll during their Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). This is a seven-month window you have to sign up for Parts A and B to avoid late penalties. Your IEP starts three months before the month you turn 65 and ends the three months after.
What If You’re Still Working?
These days, many people work past 65 because they’re healthy and not ready to retire. This is a good thing, just know that there are choices to make about your health insurance.
Should you keep your employer insurance and also enroll in Medicare — so it works with your other coverage? Or, does it seem fitting to drop that employer coverage and pick Medicare as your primary insurance; then add a supplement plan?
Choose the option that’s more cost-effective for you, but the answers to those questions will depend on:
To learn more about your options, visit our Medicare & Employer Coverage page.
Making the transition from employer coverage to Medicare can feel overwhelming, but it’s a simple process when you know what steps to take. You can find most of the Medicare info you need on this website. Here’s a checklist to get you started:
Your Two Primary Options
We feel that every individual should choose between the two paths of Medicare.
Option 1: Original Medicare + Part D + some type of Medicare Supplement OR
Option 2: Medicare Advantage plan.
Is Medicare Mandatory?
No. You don’t have to go on Medicare when you turn 65, but you’ll pay the penalty if you enroll late (unless you have other coverage from a large employer).
Proper Medicare planning can help you avoid enrollment penalties and get the most out of your coverage. But you shouldn’t do this planning on your own. Instead, get help from a trusted agent who will guide you through each step of the process.
The team at Midwest Trusted Benefit is friendly and knowledgeable, and our service is FREE to you. Call (402) 740-5505 today!
We are not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program. 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 to get information on all of your options.
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