Learn About Medicare

• Your Count Down to Medicare
• Glossary & Terms
• Resources
• Subsidies for People Who Need Extra Help -- MedicareBlue PPO
• Subsidies for People Who Need Extra Help -- MedicareBlue Rx
• When to Enroll

Your Count Down to Medicare

What To Do…When To Do It
As your eligibility for Medicare draws closer, it's extremely important that you get every dollar in Medicare benefits you have coming to you. Here, in a nutshell, is what you should do and when you should do it . . .

What To Do 3-6 Months Before You’re Eligible for Medicare
Continue to become familiar with Medicare, and the plans that help fill Medicare’s gaps. If you’re thinking about joining a Medicare Advantage PPO plan such as MedicareBlue PPO, a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan such as MedicareBlue Rx, or a traditional Medicare Supplement plan, take time to familiarize yourself with the different plans available. To learn about MedicareBlue Rx, MedicareBlue PPO, Medicare Supplement Plans, and other options available to people with Medicare, visit Plan Options. Contact your employer or former employer to see if MedicareBlue Rx or MedicareBlue PPO are options for you.

What To Do 1-3 Months Before You’re Eligible for Medicare
You can now apply for Medicare coverage and plan to help fill those Medicare gaps. Plan ahead so your coverage kicks in right when you become Medicare eligible. We can help you apply for Medicare when the time comes.

For information on MedicareBlue PPO, call:

Toll Free: 1-866-434-2038
TTY/TDD users should call 1-866-456-1550
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily, Central and Mountain Time

For information on MedicareBlue Rx, call:

Toll Free: 1-866-434-2037
TTY/TDD users should call 1-866-456-1550
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily, Central and Mountain Time

What To Do the Month Before You’re Eligible for Medicare
If you haven't already done so, apply for Medicare now so your coverage is in effect the first day of your birth month.

What To Do When You’re Eligible for Medicare
Relax and enjoy your health insurance coverage. If you've followed the steps above, you'll have the coverage you want in place.