Day 4: How to enroll in Medicare Advantage

You have a few different options throughout the year.

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DAY 4 OF 4 How to enroll, when the time comes Once you've signed up for Original Medicare, you'll receive a Medicare card and will be eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. (Learn what to do if your Medicare card has expired.) You can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan for the first time during: • Your initial enrollment period: This is a 7-month enrollment period surrounding your 65th birthday. The 3 months before your birth month, your birth month, and the 3 months following your birth month. Reminder: If your birthday falls on the first of the month, your initial enrollment period starts 4 months before you turn 65 and ends 2 months after the month you turn 65. You can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or switch Medicare Advantage plans during: • Medicare annual open enrollment period: This occurs from October 15 to December 7 each year. • General enrollment period: This occurs from January 1 to March 31 each year. • A special enrollment period: Certain events in your life make you eligible to enroll in Medicare Advantage outside of the usual enrollment periods. *If you sign up for Original Medicare during a special enrollment period, you'll have a designated period of time to join a Medicare Advantage plan. Click the image above to download a printable version! Support resources to lean on when searching for a Medicare Advantage plan • Use a plan finder tool, such as HelloMedicare or the one offered on medicare.gov. • Consider working with a licensed insurance agency such as HelloMedicare to find individualized support. • Ask a family member or close friend to join you for a brainstorming session. Getting a second opinion can help you address concerns you may not have considered. ONE THING YOU CAN DO TODAY Sponsored by   Browse plans with HelloMedicare's plan recommendation tool   If you're interested in enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, and you already have your Medicare card, you can start comparing plans with HelloMedicare! Here's how it works: Pull in your health information with a few clicks. Share your preferences. They analyze the plans in your area. Get your plan recommendations.   FIND PLANS NOW   COMPARE PLANS NOW That's it from us! Make sure to save these emails somewhere you can easily find them, in case you have questions throughout the enrollment process. If you have any questions related to enrollment or want more information about Medicare Advantage plans, you can speak to a licensed agent by calling 844-988-3788. TTY: 711 from 5am to 12am CST We hope you feel empowered to make decisions about your Medicare coverage and we wish you all the best. Take care, The Healthline Team Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon! View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy   |   Unsubscribe Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. Healthline encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional. Healthline is owned by RVO Health. © 2024 RVO Health 1101 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707