When can I enroll in Medicare?
You can enroll in Medicare Parts A and B three months before your 65th birthday; or within the three months following your 65th birthday.
Turning 65? Here’s your Initial Enrollment Period.
Medicare’s Initial Enrollment Period spans 7 months around your 65th birthday — you can enroll 3 months before, the month of, and up to 3 months after.
How do I enroll in Medicare?
You must enroll in Medicare yourself by contacting your local Social Security office. You can do that in person at a Social Security office, or by phone 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
How do I enroll in a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Medicare plan?
You can enroll in Blue Advantage if you meet these three requirements:
- An Alabama resident
- Entitled to Medicare Part A
- Enrolled in Medicare Part B
Note: Persons with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) may not be able to enroll due to federal guidelines.
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