Medicare Basics
When To Enroll in Medicare Part A & B:
You can begin to enroll in Medicare A and B three months before and after your 65th birthday. Usually, your effective date will be the 1st of the month you turn 65.
How To Enroll In Part A & B:
- Online at www.SocialSecurity.gov
- Call Social Security at: 1-800-772-1213
- Your local Social Security office
What Services does Part A & B partially cover?
- Part A: Inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility, hospice and home health care.
- Part B: Doctor visits, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventive services.
Does Part A & B cover everything?
No, you have annual deductibles and coinsurance for hospital and medical services. A&B does not cover your prescription. To help with these out of pocket expenses, you have plan
options:
- Medicare Supplement and Part D
- Medicare health plan: Part C-MAPD
Medicare Resources
- Medicare.gov
- Social Security Administration
- Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services
- Call Medicare.gov at 1-800-633-4227
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