Ready for Medicare? Not Until You Read This
Medicare covers tens of millions of Americans, providing much-needed support for healthcare expenses. If you're about to turn 65, then you're probably becoming eligible for Medicare for the first time. Here's what you need to know about your Medicare coverage so that you can take full advantage of your benefits once your coverage starts.
The process of signing up for Medicare is different depending on your particular circumstances. If you've already started getting Social Security benefits, you'll typically be enrolled automatically in Medicare when you turn 65. If not, you'll have to go to the Social Security Administration website, which handles registration both for Medicare and Social Security.
You'll have the choice of enrolling for Medicare and Social Security at the same time, or enrolling only for Medicare. By visiting the SSA website, you can find out what forms you'll need to complete and what information you'll have to provide to get your benefits started on time.
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