Medicare & Supplemental Plans

Medicare Eligibility

• • Eligible for Medicare at age 65
• • Can sign up "as early as three months before you turn 65"
• • Seven-month enrollment window around birthday
• • Open enrollment period from January 1–March 31

Traditional Medicare Plans

Part A: Hospital and home health care

Part B: Doctors visits, ambulance, mental health services

Medicare Supplement/Medigap Plans

Covers additional costs not in Original Medicare. Helps pay copayments, coinsurance, deductibles.

Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

Private health insurance plans with similar services to traditional Medicare. May include drug, vision, and dental coverage.