TURNING 65
Turning 65: Your Medicare Checklist
A simple step-by-step guide to help you prepare for Medicare, including dates, documents, and important questions.
Before entering Medicare, review:
- Whether you have Part A and Part B.
- Whether you still work or have employer coverage.
- Whether you have union, retiree, VA, TRICARE, or federal coverage.
- Your current medications.
- Your doctors and preferred hospitals.
- Your preferred pharmacy.
- Your monthly budget.
- Whether you may be eligible for Extra Help, Medicaid, or Medicare Savings Programs.
Note: Do not make coverage changes if you have employer, union, retiree, VA, TRICARE, or federal coverage without careful review.
This guide is for general education only. Plan availability, benefits, costs, networks, medications, and eligibility may vary by county, plan, and individual situation. For a specific review, a licensed advisor must verify your information.