Turning 65, Now what

September 4, 2025

What  People Approaching 65 Need to Know.

If you are one of the 10,000 people per day that are Medicare eligible there are decisions you must make. Take a look to see where you should start.

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Which  bucket do you fall in?

  • Not working or covered under Spouse's plan

    If you are not working, it usually makes sense to sign up for Medicare right away to avoid penalties.

  • Working for a company with more than 20 Employees

    If your company has more than 20 employees, and you do NOT contribute

    to a HSA, you may want to enroll in Part A only.

  • Working for a company with less than 20 employees

    If you work for a company with less than 20 employees, Medicare would be primary to your company’s group plan. It may be more cost effective to go onto a Medicare secondary insurance.

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