New to Medicare

Key Points​

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• Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment is facilitated through Social Security, while other parts and plans are procured from private insurance carriers.

 

• Individuals with other credible coverage, like insurance from a large employer, may be eligible to postpone Medicare enrollment past the age of 65 without facing penalties.

 

• The Initial Enrollment Period, lasting 7 months, is when most people sign up for Medicare, typically occurring around their 65th birthday.