What does turning 65 mean for my health plan options?

Turning 65 introduces a new assortment of health plan options now that you may be eligible for a Medicare Advantage plan. We understand these new options generate a variety of questions. At Southeast Community Care, we are here to walk you through Medicare, every step of the way from eligibility to learning how to enroll. The first step is learning more About Medicare Advantage Plans.

After walking through the A, B, C & D's of Medicare and learning about your eligibility, it's time to decide if Southeast Community Care is right for you. Find out everything we have to offer by selecting a plan on the left. Please visit the how to enroll page for more information or click enroll online above.

Now that I'm turning 65, when am I able to enroll?

You may think you have to wait until you're 65 to enroll, however, you may enroll three months before your 65^th birthday, the month of your 65^th birthday, and the three months after your 65^th birthday.

What if I have health insurance through my current employer?

Not everyone retires at the same age. It is important to understand the difference between the health plan benefits your employer offers and benefits offered through a Medicare Advantage plan. Be sure to talk to your company's benefits administrator before deciding which health plan is right for you.

Do you have to be 65 in order to be eligible for a Medicare Advantage plan?

If you're not 65 but you are disabled, you're eligible for Medicare after you've received disability benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board for at least 24 months.