Medicare Basics
1- When To Enroll in Medicare Part A & B:
When you're first eligible for Medicare, you have a 7-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Part A and/or Part B. If you're eligible for Medicare when you turn 65, you can sign up during the
7-month period that: Begins 3 months before the month you turn 65.
2 - 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
3 - What services does Part A & B cover?
- Medicare Part A: Inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility, hospice and home health care.
- Medicare Part B: Doctor visits, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventive services.
5 - Does Part A & B cover everything?
No, you still have to pay annual deductibles and 20% coinsurance for hospital and medical services. Also, your prescription costs are not covered. To help with these out of pocket
expenses, you have plan options:
- Medicare supplement and Part D
- Medicare health plan, (MAPD/Part C)
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