About ten thousand people a day turn 65 in the United States, making them eligible for Medicare health insurance. If you are about to turn 65 you might want to know what being Medicare eligible means to you and how you can best prepare.The most important thing to be aware of is your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), which is the time period that most people apply to receive … [Read more...]
Are You Eligible for Medicare Yet Still Working? How Does This Affect Your Medicare Coverage?
Great news - whether or not you retire at age 65, you are still eligible for Medicare!If you, or your spouse, are still employed you may have health insurance through that employer. The first step you should take, before you enroll in Medicare, is to talk with your human resources department. You will need to know which kind of health plan you are currently enrolled in … [Read more...]