65Medicare.org is an online resource designed specifically for people new to Medicare – those turning 65 in the next year or retiring and enrolling in Medicare for the first time. We also serve those already on Medicare with an existing Medicare Supplement plan who want to better understand their plan or consider other options.
Our mission is to distill the overwhelming glut of Medicare information you receive when turning 65 into unbiased, useful resources that are both easy to understand and comprehensive.
To do this, we use our 20+ years of experience working directly with tens of thousands of people from across the country who are turning 65 and/or starting Medicare.
Our goal of being a one-stop destination for people turning 65 in the next 12 months gives us a very narrow, defined focus and allows us to serve that population with excellence. We help people understand Medicare, decipher the various types of Medicare Supplement plans, compare rates and coverages for their area, and ultimately, enroll in a plan that fits their needs and wishes.
Thank you for visiting our site, and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the information covered here or your specific turning 65 situation. You can also call us at 877.506.3378.
The Turning 65 Process
We’ve put together a step-by-step list of actions to take when you are approaching your 65th birthday.
- Make sure you are enrolled in Medicare to start the 1st day of the month you turn 65. If you are already receiving Social Security, you should receive your Medicare card automatically approximately 3 months before your 65th birthday. If you are NOT receiving Social Security, you will need to contact them to sign up for Medicare (either online, by phone or at a local SS office).
- Understand the two options for Medicare coverage – a) Medicare + Medicare Supplement/Medigap OR b) Medicare Advantage
- Compare the plans available in your specific area – plans are based on where you live and vary considerably in different parts of the country
- If planning to stay with traditional Medicare, compare rates on Medigap plans (plan coverage and the way the plans work are Federally-standardized).
- Choose a plan based on your specific needs and the companies that are competitively priced in your area. And, enroll in that plan at least a month before you want it to start, when possible, so that you will get your card prior to the policy effective date.
For more information, you can also check out our turning 65 roadmap.
