So I turn 65 Feb 5, 2016. I am retiring from work December 2, 2015. My plan is to sign up for Medicare starting my birthday and then start taking SS March 1, 2016 maybe later (I get a pension from work). Just trying to figure out what I need to do...
My work is providing medical insurance. My understanding it will be my supplemental coverage once I start receiving Medicare. I don't know if that means it will be my Part B or something else; need to check with Human Resources. I assume I just go into the SS website and select either the "original" plan or the "advantage" plan. I am thinking I don't need the "advantage" plan but can't figure out the comparisions. I called Medicare.gov and while the lady was very nice, she didn'tquite answer my questions. I would like to make sure I do everything right and choose the right plan... also did you all also sign up for Part D? Is that necessary?
Any "saged" advice is welcome!!!
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