Turning 65

Turning 65? Start by finding out when you need Medicare.

The first question is timing. Some people need to sign up now, some were signed up automatically, and coverage from a job can change the dates. Once your timing is clear, you can compare the two ways of getting Medicare - Original Medicare, run by the government, and Medicare Advantage plans from private companies.

A job you still work at, a health savings account (the kind that comes with some health plans), a disability, or a notice in the mail can each change the right next step.

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If your situation is different

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