Skip to content Show You must be logged in to bookmark pages. If you are eligible for Medicare but not currently receiving Social Security retirement benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits, there are three different time periods during which you can enroll in Medicare Parts A and B.
For example, let’s say you turn 65 in June. Use the following chart to determine when you can enroll in Medicare and when your coverage would start.
It is important to note that if your birthday falls on the first of the month, your IEP is the seven months surrounding the month prior to the month of your birth. For example, let’s say you turn 65 on June 1. Your IEP runs from February 1 to August 31.
If you already get Social Security benefits, we’ll automatically enroll you in Medicare Hospital Insurance (Part A) and Medical Insurance (Part B). We’ll mail you all the information you need a few months before you become eligible. If you don’t get Social Security benefits and are not ready to apply for them
yet, you should sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. If you don’t wish to apply online, make an appointment by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Important Information about Medical Insurance (Part B)
Coverage More Information Can you get Medicare if you have never worked in the US?Can I Get Medicare If I've Never Worked? If you've never worked, you may still qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A. This is based on your spouse's work history or if you have certain medical conditions or disabilities. It's also possible to get Medicare coverage if you pay a monthly Part A premium.
What are the negatives of a Medicare Advantage plan?The biggest disadvantage of Medicare Advantage plans is the closed provider networks, limiting your choice of which doctor or medical facility to use. Medicare Advantage costs are also largely based on how much medical care you need, making it more difficult to budget for health care costs.
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