Now that you’ve decided to join Medicare Advantage (Part C) as a way to receive your Medicare benefits, you may be wondering when you can enroll. Medicare only allows you to join, switch or make changes at very specific times—when you first get Medicare and during yearly enrollment periods. It’s important to know when these […]
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period – 5 Questions and Answers
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), is the one time of year when you can make changes to an existing Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plan. Basically, you have a few choices. You can join a new Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan or Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), switch between MA plans, or leave a Medicare Advantage Plan to […]
Medicare Readiness Checklist
9 to 12 months before you turn 65 Confirm that you are eligible to receive Medicare benefits by calling the Social Security Administration at 800.772.1213. Review your current health insurance policy to find out what happens with that coverage when you turn 65. Research options for coverage to help protect yourself from costs not included in Medicare […]
Why Choose Senior Services of Illinois?
Looking for a unique and genuine insurance experience? We’re here to help! We know that dealing with insurance isn’t always fun but we provide our customers with a smooth first class experience and we are committed to helping your individual needs. We think you will like the people at Senior Services of Illinois and you’ll […]
Approaching 65 and Ready for Medicare, What Now?
Here’s some good news: if you’re turning 65 soon, you’ll also be eligible to join Medicare—a federally funded program that provides hospital and medical insurance to older Americans. Transitioning to Medicare for the first time can be confusing and you’re not alone if you have a few questions. Here’s a great resource to get you […]