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2024 Medicare Benefits Now Available

 

 

 

 

  • Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15 and ends December 7.  Review and compare your health and prescription drug coverage options.

 

 

To start a new application for retirement or Medicare, select the "Apply for Benefits" button:

 

Checklist: 6 Things to Do When You Get Medicare



  • Fill out an Initial Enrollment Questionnaire

    Make sure your medical bills are paid correctly and on time by filling out this questionnaire and sending it to Medicare, or complete it over the phone or by mail.

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  • Fill out an Authorization Form

    Medicare can't give personal health information about you to anyone unless you give permission in writing first.

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  • Make a "Welcome to Medicare" Preventive Visit Appointment

    This free, one-time comprehensive visit is offered during the first 12 months you have Medicare.

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  • Sign up for MyMedicare.gov

    MyMedicare.gov is a secure online service where you can access your personal Medicare information 24 hours a day, every day.

  • Choose and Join a Medicare Drug Plan (Part D)

    If you're new to Medicare, you have 7 months to join a Medicare drug plan.

  • Download a Copy of "Your Medicare Benefits"

    Medicare's official "Your Medicare Benefits" publication explains the rules about which health care services and supplies Medicare covers.

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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D)

Medicare offers prescription drug coverage to  everyone with Medicare. If you decide not to join a Medicare drug plan when you’re first  eligible, and you don’t have other creditable prescription drug  coverage, or you don’t get Extra Help, you’ll likely pay a late enrollment penalty. 

To get Medicare prescription drug coverage, you  must join a plan run by an insurance company or other private company approved  by Medicare. Each plan can vary in cost and drugs covered.

Medicare Advantage (Part C)

What is a  Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C)?

A Medicare Advantage Plan  (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as  part of Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA  Plans,” are offered by private companies approved by Medicare.