If you’re turning 65 soon or just need a refresher, below are details to help you navigate Medicare enrollment.
If you are new to Medicare that means that you have or will soon turn 65. You will have a period to enroll in Medicare for the first time; this is called your Initial Enrollment Period. This period starts four months prior to your 65th birthday and ends three months after your 65th birthday. During this time you can sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan and/or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
Each year during this period you may choose to change your coverage for the following calendar year. During this time you may:
During this period you may:
Source: medicare.gov