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If you’re getting close to 65, you’ve probably heard Medicare is right around the corner. Most people become eligible to enroll in Medicare when they turn 65, and this window is referred to as your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP).

Your Initial Enrollment Period is a seven-month window when you can first become eligible for Medicare. It includes the three months before your 65th birthday, the month of your birthday, and the three months after. This is your first chance to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B (unless you qualify for Medicare under 65).

The Medicare program has four different parts: Part A, B, C, and D. Part C, D, and Medigap plans are sold through private insurance carriers, not the federal government.

Fast Fact: If you apply for Medicare during the three months before your birthday month, your coverage starts on the first day of your 65th birthday month.

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Part A (Hospital Insurance): Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care.

Also known as Medicare Advantage, the Part C program is a form of managed care that allows Medicare beneficiaries to get their Parts A and B benefits through a private insurance plan and its network of providers. Many Part C plans offer a built-in Part D drug plan.

Are you starting to get a lot of phone calls and things in your mail about Medicare Insurance Plans? Contact us today for a no cost consultation. We can educate you on your options.

Fast Fact: Part B covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

Fast fact: You are still required to pay the Medicare Part B premium even if you have an Advantage plan.