Determining when to enroll in Medicare can be complicated. Depending on your situation, you may be automatically enrolled, or you may have to enroll proactively. If you must follow the initial enrollment period rules, there is the added complication of determining when coverage starts. To help you make this analysis a little easier, we’ve created this “Will I Be Enrolled Automatically In Medicare” flowchart. It addresses some of the most common Medicare issues that arise when you turn 65, including:
- Impact of age on enrollment
- Automatic enrollment events
- Initial Enrollment Period rules
- Coverage start dates for Part A, B, & D
As a bonus, you’ll also receive an easy visual reference to guide you through the Medicare enrollment process, including the decisions you’ll need to make.