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Medicare Eligibility Checker
Not sure when you can enroll? For most people turning 65, the Initial Enrollment Period spans 7 months: it begins 3 months before the birthday month and ends 3 months after it. Exact dates and enrollment options can depend on your circumstances, including employer coverage and exceptions. We can help review the general periods; confirm your dates and eligibility with Social Security or Medicare before delaying coverage.
Check your timing
We can help you organize questions about work-based coverage and Medicare enrollment periods. Social Security or Medicare can confirm your exact enrollment window, Special Enrollment Period eligibility, and potential penalty exposure.
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When does my Medicare eligibility start?
Most people first become eligible around age 65, but the effective date depends on your birthday and enrollment timing. The Initial Enrollment Period generally spans 7 months; if your birthday is on the first of the month, the timing shifts earlier. Confirm your specific effective date with Social Security or Medicare.
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