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Many Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Medicare Advantage plans require you to be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B before you can join their plans.

Your best time to buy a Medicare Supplement plan is during your six-month Medigap Open Enrollment Period, which begins when you're 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare Part B. During this time, you generally cannot be denied coverage due to health conditions.

Medicare Part B helps cover doctor appointments, outpatient care, preventive services, lab work, durable medical equipment, and many other medically necessary services.

Prescription Drug Formularies Change: Medicare drug plans can change their covered medications and costs each year. Reviewing your plan during the Annual Enrollment Period can help ensure your prescriptions remain affordable.

Medicare and Travel: If you travel frequently, it's important to understand how your Medicare coverage works away from home. Some plans may offer more flexibility and broader access to care than others.

Medicare Is Not One-Size-Fits-All: The best Medicare plan for one person may not be the best plan for another. Your doctors, prescriptions, budget, and lifestyle all play a role in choosing the right coverage.

Medicare Enrollment Timing: Turning 65 soon? Your Initial Enrollment Period begins three months before your 65th birthday month and lasts for seven months, helping you avoid costly late enrollment penalties.

Medicare Doesn't Cover Everything: Original Medicare helps cover many healthcare expenses, but it doesn't pay for everything. Understanding your out-of-pocket costs can help you choose coverage that fits your needs and budget.

Long Term Care are services that include medical and non-medical care provided to people who are unable to perform basic activities of daily living such as dressing or bathing. Long-term supports and services can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living or in nursing homes. Individuals may need long-term supports and services at any age. Medicare and most health insurance plans don’t pay for long-term care.

COBRA stand for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It's a law that protects you and your family if you lose your employer-sponsored health benefits. If you qualify for COBRA coverage, then you have the option of continuing your employer-sponsored health plan for a limited period of time.