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Plan for Medicare

Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people age 65 or older. You may also qualify if you have permanent kidney failure or receive Disability benefits.

Review the parts of Medicare

There are 4 types of Medicare coverage, known as "parts."

See the parts of Medicare

When to sign up

There are 3 enrollment periods for Medicare. It's important to sign up as soon as possible to avoid penalties or gaps in coverage.

Find out when to sign up

You'll sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B through Social Security. You can learn more and sign up for other parts at Medicare.gov.