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Medicare is a health program designed to provide necessary health care to people over 65 and people with certain disabilities. You become eligible for Medicare if you are age 65 or over and you or your spouse have worked in Medicare-eligible employment for at least ten years.
You can request more information on senior health insurance here >>
However there are more options than just the Original Medicare Plan. You may choose to add supplemental policies such as Medigap or Medicare D* prescription drug plans, or you may choose to receive your benefits through a Medicare Advantage plan that provides additional benefits and potentially lower costs than the Original Medicare.
Our site will help you navigate this process by introducing and explaining the different parts of Medicare and the different options available. By considering how different options might best meet the needs of your situation, you will be able to make a confident decision about the right Medicare plan for you.
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* You may be able to get extra help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs. To see if you qualify for getting extra help, call:
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY/TDD users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week;
The Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY/TDD users should call, 1-800-325-0778; or Your State Medicaid Office
Dental or vision options can be added to your
coverage.
Living longer means paying more for health care.
A woman who retires at 65 can expect to maintain her health until the age of 84, on average.2
Men who expect high health costs after they turn 65 end up retiring – on average – 13 months later than those who don't.3