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MEDICARE

SIMPLIFIED

What is Medicare?

Medicare is health insurance for:

  • People 65 or older

  • People under 65 with certain disabilities

  • People of any age with End Stage Renal Disease (ERSD)(Permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant)

Did You Know?

Medigap, also known as Medicare Supplement is NOT a part of Medicare. It is a plan offered by private insurance companies to help cover what Original Medicare does not.

When can I enroll?

There are specific times during the year you can enroll in the different parts of Medicare, depending on your situation. Click on the links below for more information.

 

Part A and Part B

https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/get-parts-a-and-b/when-how-to-sign-up-for-part-a-and-part-b.html

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Health Plan or Prescription Drug Plan

https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/when-can-i-join-a-health-or-drug-plan/when-can-i-join-a-health-or-drug-plan.html

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Special Enrollment Periods

https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/when-can-i-join-a-health-or-drug-plan/special-circumstances/join-plan-special-circumstances.html

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