Start with your timeline
Your enrollment timing depends on why you are becoming eligible and whether you have current coverage through work or another source.
Review current coverage
Before making changes, understand whether your employer or other coverage is considered creditable and how it coordinates with Medicare.
Build the coverage picture
After Parts A and B, evaluate prescription coverage and whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Supplement better matches the factors you care about.
Related Medicare topics
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