Medical Insurance: Senior Plans

General

• When is Medicare's Annual Election Period?

  Seniors should take note of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

• New Medicare Cards Have No SSN
• Medicare Quiz & Answers - 10 Things to Know

  President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare program into law in 1965. For more than 50 years, Medicare has provided essential medical benefits and financial protections for individuals and covers more than 50 million Americans today. Whether you are under 65 or already retired, knowing the basics about Medicare is important.

• MEDICARE: Where do I begin?

  If your 65th birthday is coming soon, you might have some questions about how Medicare works and when you can enroll. Here are some questions we can help you answer.

• Medicare: What’s the difference?

  There are several different types of Medicare plans for you to consider.

• Medicare: When can I enroll?

  There is a seven month enrollment period, or a General Enrollment Period for you to consider.

• Medicare: What do I pay?

  Your out-of-pocket costs in your original Medicare plan will depend on several factors.

• Medicare: How do I know what Medicare paid?

  If you have Original Medicare, you’ll get a “Medicare Summary Notice” in the mail every 3 months.

Updates

• 2015 - Medicare shifting from volume to value