There are certain times each year when you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan. It is usually best to enroll in a plan by calling 1-800-MEDICARE, rather than by calling the new plan. To join an MA Plan, you must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. You
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Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Insurance plans offered through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) are job-based insurance plans purchased through the Marketplace. SHOP allows businesses with fewer than 50 employees and their employees to search for and buy health coverage. SHOP plans follow the same rules as other insurance based on current work.
How to enroll in Medicare if you are turning 65
Most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65. Your Medicare enrollment steps will differ depending on whether or not you are collecting retirement benefits when you enter your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). If you are receiving Social Security retirement benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits, you should be automatically
Job-based drug coverage and Part D
Some job-based insurance plans offer creditable drug coverage. If you are eligible for Medicare and enrolled in creditable coverage from your current employer, you can delay Part D enrollment without incurring a late enrollment penalty (LEP). When you decide to enroll in Part D, you will have a two-month Special
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Medicare
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are accounts for individuals with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). Funds contributed to an HSA are not taxed when put into the HSA or when taken out, as long as they are used to pay for qualified medical expenses. Your employer may oversee your HSA, or you
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Enrolling in Medicare with job-based insurance
Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) are periods of time outside normal enrollment periods where you can enroll in health insurance. They are typically triggered by specific circumstances. The Part B SEP is an eight-month period to enroll in Medicare Part B after you no longer have coverage from current work (job-based
Job-based insurance when you turn 65
Job-based insurance is insurance offered by an employer or union for current employees and family members. Job-based insurance allows you to delay Medicare enrollment. However, you may want to enroll in Medicare depending on whether your job-based insurance pays primary or secondary. In most cases, you should only delay Part
Job-based insurance when you are disabled
Job-based insurance is insurance offered by an employer or union for current employees and family members. Job-based insurance allows you to delay Medicare enrollment. However, you may want to enroll in Medicare depending on whether your job-based insurance pays primary or secondary. In most cases, you should only delay Part