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•••••JULY 17, 2024•••••
Open enrollment for Medicare is coming this fall and the time is now to start researching your options. Whether you have already enrolled in Medicare, or this enrollment period will be your first, understanding the basics of Medicare will Understanding the help ensure Basics of Medicare the coverage you choose is right for your health and your wallet. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below: What is Medicare and who is eligible? Medicare is a national health insurance program for those over the age of 65 or those under 65 that have certain disabilities. Medicare was designed to help support these individuals’ retirement health care needs while containing some of the associated costs. When and how do I enroll? When a person turns 65, they can participate in what is called the Initial Enrollment Period. The Initial Enrollment Period begins three months before the month you turn 65 and ends three months after your 65th birthday month. If your birthday is on the 1st of the month, your Initial Enrollment Period starts four months before your age-65 month and ends two months after it. The Initial Enrollment Period is (Financial cont’d on pg 2)