Faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
You have a 7-month window to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicare Advantage, or a prescription drug plan. This window consists of the three months before your 65th birthday, the month of your 65th birthday, and the three months after your 65th birthday.
If your birthday is April 1, for example, you have from January 1 until July 31 to enroll in Medicare. Otherwise, you will need to wait for the Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Period to begin on October 15 unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
If you're employed and plan to continue working after your 65th birthday, we can connect you with a broker to help you review your current plan and how it differs from or works with Medicare. This will help you decide whether it is best to keep your current health plan or switch to a Medicare plan.
We’ll help you fill out forms required for enrolling in a new Medicare plan. We’ll help review insurance plans. We’ll help you find the right doctor for your needs, too. In short, we’ll help you create a wellness strategy that gives you the access to the care you need.
We'll help you complete a Medicare application. We'll review your insurance plans with you and help you find the right doctor for your needs, too. From there, it’s a matter of identifying the gaps, then meeting with a licensed insurance agent to help find a plan that fits. Through it all, we’ll focus on prevention, so you can stay healthier in the long-term.
Generally speaking, you can sign up for Part A any time during or after your Initial Enrollment Period. In most cases, you will have to pay a late enrollment fee if you don’t sign up for Part B when you are eligible to do so. You also may have to pay higher premiums for Part A and/or Part B if you miss your enrollment window.