Medicare Help for Mississippians 64½ and Up
Turning 65 brings a pile of mail and a lot of decisions. I want to help you make sense of it, in plain English.
Coming soon: I’m getting set up to help with Medicare plans. Until then, I’m glad to answer questions and help you get organized. Request a callback.
When can I sign up?
Most people first sign up during a 7-month window around their 65th birthday: the 3 months before, the month of, and the 3 months after. That’s why I start the conversation at 64½. Each fall, Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7, when you can change plans.
The main pieces
- Original Medicare (Part A hospital and Part B medical) from the federal government.
- Medicare Supplement (Medigap): helps pay what Original Medicare doesn’t.
- Medicare Advantage (Part C): a private plan that takes the place of Parts A and B, often with drug coverage.
- Part D: prescription drug coverage.
Which is right depends on your doctors, your prescriptions, your budget and your county. I won’t guess. We’ll look at it together.
Free, official help
You can always compare every plan yourself at Medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), or talk with your state’s free SHIP counselors.
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