I’m turning 65
The 7-month window starts 3 months before the month you turn 65. A job with health coverage can change that date.
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Medicare Guide
Medicare, by the question you have
Each topic opens the page, the tool, and the article for that question.
Prefer the full list? Browse every Medicare guide. Or start with Medicare 101— Parts A, B, C, and D in plain English.
- I'm Turning 65A 7-month window to sign up, separate from fall Annual Enrollment.
- Compare Medicare Coverage OptionsCompare Original Medicare with Medicare Supplement insurance (also called Medigap) and Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D), or a Medicare Advantage plan.
- Change My Medicare CoverageAnnual Enrollment is October 15–December 7. Other windows have different dates.
- Find Ways to Lower My Medicare CostsSee whether Extra Help, a Medicare Savings Program, or Medi-Cal could lower what you pay.
- Check My Doctors and HospitalsSee whether the doctors and hospital you already use will still be covered.
- Help a Family Member With MedicareHow a spouse or adult child can sit in, ask the office, and keep the paperwork.
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I already have Medicare
Annual Enrollment is October 15–December 7. A Supplement uses a different window.
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Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage?
Original Medicare pays doctors who accept Medicare. Medicare Advantage pays the doctors and hospitals in that plan. Check both before you choose.
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Prescriptions
Part D, the 2027 $2,400 yearly cap, spreading costs, and Extra Help copays.
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Paying for Medicare
Premiums, IRMAA, Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, and Medi-Cal.
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Care in Los Angeles County
Doctors, hospitals, VA, and county help — not a national call center.
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