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Turning 65 Soon?

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If You Are Turning 65 Soon

Below are general answers to important questions. Contact us for specific answers regarding your situation.

Online @ www.ssa.gov/medicare

By Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) TTY number: 1-877-486-2048

In Person at your local Social Security office

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Group insurance is not a Medicare supplement. In most cases you have a choice to keep your group coverage or replace it with a Medicare Plan. Speaking with a licensed insurance agent in addition to your HR benefits department will help you determine which option is best for you. Decisions regarding your group coverage involve adhering to specific Medicare timelines, deductibles and restrictions and may cause you to incur Late Enrollment Penalties and taxable events pertaining to your HSA.

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Choosing the right plan can sometimes be overwhelming. Depending upon where you live in Ohio, there are nearly 40 insurance providers offering up to 10 Medicare supplement plans, up to 45 different Medicare Advantage plans and 25 prescription drug plans to choose from. When facing the enormity of the task, call us. We are right around the corner and just a phone call away. Contact us today.
Important Dates to Remember

Avoid costly mistakes!
Decisions regarding your group coverage involve adhering to specific Medicare timelines to avoid Late Enrollment Penalties and unnecessary additional premiums.

  • Turning 63: For those with a higher net worth, contact your accountant and financial planner.
  • Turning 64: Start preparing for Medicare now to learn important timelines, coverage, costs & penalties.
  • Sept. 30: Annual Notice of Changes to your current plan mailed to beneficiaries. Contact your Senior Specialist to review these important changes.
  • Oct. 1 – 14: Pre Annual Election Period. This is your “First Look” opportunity to view next years plans
  • Oct. 15 – Dec. 7: Annual Election Period for Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription plans
  • Quarterly: Medicaid and Extra Help Beneficiaries may have the option to make quarterly changes to their Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans from Jan 1 – Sept 30th.
  • Yearly – Oct. 1: For many beneficiaries, this is the Lock in period for Medicare Advantage plans and Part D drug plans unless your situation qualifies you for a Special Election Period or you use the Open Enrollment period
  • 25th Month of Disability: Generally Eligible for Medicare Part A & Part B, Medicare Part C Advantage Plans and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans.
  • Turning 65 – Generally Eligible for Medicare Part A & Part B, Medicare Part C Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Supplements (Medigap).

Based on your personal situation, you may have other enrollment options available.

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