Eligibility & Enrollment
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Key Medicare Enrollment Deadlines
Know your timetable to avoid penalties and higher premiums
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Medicare Eligibility
Do You Qualify for Medicare?
You must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible for Medicare
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Medicare Initial Enrollment
How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan
Enrollment starts soon, so now is the time to take charge of your choices
Medicare Enrollment Might Be Easier This Year
New tools could help beneficiaries pick the coverage that’s best for them
The Must-Read Medicare Glossary Tool
A reference tool for some of the most commonly used Medicare terms
Medicare Open Enrollment
How do I enroll in Medicare?
You can file for Medicare online at www.ssa.gov. You can also call Social Security at 800-772-1213
Medicare Late Enrollment
"My Mother is Late Enrolling. How Does She Sign Up Now?"
Find out how to enroll late in Medicare and whether you must pay any penalties
How to Avoid These Top 10 Medicare Mistakes
Common Medicare errors can be costly for enrollees, but there are solutions
When Does the Part B Late Penalty Clock Start Ticking?
How does the Part B late penalty work if you missed signing up during the initial enrollment period?
