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Avoiding Late Enrollment Penalties If You Are Retiring After 65
If you plan to retire after age 65 and receive health insurance through your employer, you can enroll in Medicare without paying the late enrollment penalties.
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Enrolling in Medicare Part A and Part B If You're Working Past Age 65
Whether you plan to retire at age 65 or age 75, your first step to getting the health coverage you need in retirement is to sign up for Medicare Parts A and B (together known as “Original Medicare”).
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I’m Working Past Age 65. When Do I Enroll in Medicare?
If you will be working and receiving health coverage through your employer* past the age of 65, you will not enroll in Medicare during your Initial Enrollment Period.
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Retirement Checklist to Keep You on Track
Whether you’re retiring at 65 or planning to work longer, you can use this checklist to prepare for the retirement you have envisioned.
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Retiring After 65? 5 Scenarios When You Shouldn’t Wait to Enroll in Medicare
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 and older.* You qualify for Medicare if you have worked and paid Medicare taxes for 40 quarters (10 years).
Your Basic Coverage Options: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement
When you enroll in Medicare, you have three basic options for coverage. Medicare isn’t one-size-fits-all, and the option that is best for you depends on several factors.