Advantages of Medicare:
– Broad eligibility for ages 65 and up
– Medicare is accepted by more than 90 percent of physicians
– Medicare A and B can be used in all 50 states and territories
Tips:
– You can sign up as early as 3 months before you turn 65
– If you currently receive Social Security, you’ll be automatically enrolled in Original Medicare
– Consider delaying Medicare Part B
– You can add additional coverage to Original Medicare
– Enroll on time to avoid late enrollment penalties