Medicare
Medicare is a way to pay for your health insurance in retirement. You want to make the best decision for you and your overall retirement plan and health. At Senior Resource Center, we make it easy to understand! Call us for a free consultation.
What is Medicare?
- Health Insurance for:
- People 65 years of age and older
- People under age 65 with certain disabilities
- People of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease
- Run by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Augmented by Private Insurance Companies
- Sign up with the Social Security Administration or Railroad Retirement Board
What is Medicare?
- Health Insurance for:
- People 65 years of age and older
- People under age 65 with certain disabilities
- People of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease
- Run by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Augmented by Private Insurance Companies
- Sign up with the Social Security Administration or Railroad Retirement Board
When Can You Enroll in Medicare?
Turning 65 -
7 Month Period
3 months before Birth Month/Birth Month/3 months after Birth Month.
Coverage starts on the 1st of Birth Month (or the 1st of the next month if later)
Dropping Group Health
After 65 Years Old
Within 63 Days of dropping Group Health
Coverage starts 1st of the
next month.
General Enrollment Period (GEP)
January 1 – March 31
Coverage starts the month
after you enroll.
Turning 65 -
7 Month Period
3 months before Birth Month/Birth Month/3 months after Birth Month.
Coverage starts on the 1st of Birth Month (or the 1st of the next month if later)
Dropping Group Health
After 65 Years Old
Within 63 Days of dropping Group Health
Coverage starts 1st of the
next month.
General Enrollment Period (GEP)
January 1 – March 31
Coverage starts the month
after you enroll.
Turning 65 -
7 Month Period
3 months before Birth Month/Birth Month/3 months after Birth Month.
Coverage starts on the 1st of Birth Month (or the 1st of the next month if later)
Dropping Group Health
After 65 Years Old
Within 63 Days of dropping Group Health
Coverage starts 1st of the
next month.
General Enrollment Period (GEP)
January 1 – March 31
Coverage starts the month
after you enroll.
You Have 2 Choices for Medicare
Each choice has advantages and disadvantages, we can help you decide what is best for you!
- Original Medicare + Medicare Supplement + Part D RX plan
- Advantage Plan Medicare
You Have 2 Choices for Medicare
Each choice has advantages and disadvantages, we can help you decide what is best for you!
- Original Medicare + Medicare Supplement + Part D RX plan
- Advantage Plan Medicare
You Have 2 Choices for Medicare
Each choice has advantages and disadvantages, we can help you decide what is best for you!
- Original Medicare + Medicare Supplement + Part D RX plan
- Advantage Plan Medicare
Your Medicare Options
Stay on Group Health
•Less than 20 Employees – Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B because Medicare is Primary
•20+ Employees – Sign up for Medicare Part A BUT not Part B because Group Health is Primary
Drop Group Health and Enroll in Full Medicare
•Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B
•Select a Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap)
•Select a Part D Prescription Drug Plan
•OR Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B and Advantage Plan
Your Medicare Options
Stay on Group Health
•Less than 20 Employees – Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B because Medicare is Primary
•20+ Employees – Sign up for Medicare Part A BUT not Part B because Group Health is Primary
Drop Group Health and Enroll in Full Medicare
•Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B
•Select a Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap)
•Select a Part D Prescription Drug Plan
•OR Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B and Advantage Plan
Your Medicare Options
Stay on Group Health
•Less than 20 Employees – Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B because Medicare is Primary
•20+ Employees – Sign up for Medicare Part A BUT not Part B because Group Health is Primary
Drop Group Health and Enroll in Full Medicare
•Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B
•Select a Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap)
•Select a Part D Prescription Drug Plan
•OR Sign up for Medicare Parts A & B and Advantage Plan
Want to learn more
about Medicare?
Download your complimentary copy of our 2025 Understanding Medicare brochure and our 2025 Medicare Healthcare Options Guide to get information about your choices.
Want to learn more
about Medicare?
Download your complimentary copy of our 2024 Understanding Medicare brochure and our 2024 Medicare Healthcare Options Guide to get information about your choices.
