Day 1: Your guide to Medicare enrollment

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DAY 1 OF 4 Hello and welcome! Whether you're enrolling in Medicare for the first time, preparing to enroll during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, or looking to switch plans because you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, you've come to the right place. Throughout this email series, we'll help you find a plan suited for you by sharing key dates, facts, and resources related to the enrollment process. But first, a quick refresher Medicare is health insurance that's available to eligible individuals ages 65 and over, as well as certain individuals with chronic health conditions and disabilities. (Curious about your Medicare eligibility? This tool can help.) Medicare is divided into four parts. Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B (together, these two parts are known as Original Medicare) and are administered by the government. Medicare Part C (aka Medicare Advantage plans) and Medicare Part D are offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare that can provide prescription drug coverage and additional benefits or services not included in Original Medicare. All four parts include cost sharing amounts, including deductibles, copays, and premiums. The first step is enrolling in Original Medicare You must be enrolled in Original Medicare — remember, that's Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B — before you can enroll in any of the other parts of Medicare. If you haven't already enrolled in Original Medicare, we suggest you start gathering the information you need to do so. ONE THING YOU CAN DO TODAY Sponsored by   Get ready to enroll in Medicare   If you're not already enrolled in Medicare, tomorrow we'll cover documents need to enroll: Social Security number birth certificate to prove your age proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency and potentially information about your health insurance history, work history (W-2s), or military service. Thanks for being here! Tomorrow, we'll cover how, when, and where to apply for Original Medicare. Take care, The Healthline Team Enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan with HelloMedicare   See a list of Medicare Advantage plans in your area that may be suited to your unique needs with HelloMedicare™. VIEW PLANS CALL NOW If you want more information about Medicare Advantage plans, you can speak to a licensed agent by calling 844-238-8875. TTY: 711 from 5am to 12am CST. Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon! View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy   |   Unsubscribe We may feature your messages to our inbox within our content. Please do not provide any personal identifiable information. Replies may be edited for length and clarity. For more, see our Privacy Policy. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. Healthline encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional. Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. © 2025 RVO Health 1101 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707