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Where do I start with Medicare?
Find your enrollment path
Medicare.gov provides different starting points depending on whether you already receive Social Security benefits. Use the official guide to check what you need to do and when. Do not assume another person's timeline is your timeline.
Make a care and coverage list
Write down your doctors, preferred hospitals, prescriptions, and questions about travel or care away from home. Use that list when checking coverage options. Keep health details private rather than entering them into this site.
Connect with your existing coverage
If you have coverage through work or another source, ask the benefits administrator and Medicare how the transition should be handled. Get answers before making changes to your current insurance.
Keep learning from official sources
Use official guidance for current rules and your personal circumstances.
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