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Medicare Enrollment Assistance for Older Adults

Timing is critically important when it comes to enrolling in Medicare. If you think you will want Medicare at any point in your life—and you most likely will—you need to understand when you can and should enroll. Use these resources from NCOA to guide you.
Timing is critically important when it comes to enrolling in Medicare. Use these resources from NCOA to help guide you.

What Is Medicare? A Guide from NCOA

If you're turning 65, you're eligible to apply for Medicare. But oftentimes, understanding the different parts of Medicare, when to enroll, and which type of care is not covered by Medicare can seem complicated. That's why we've created this helpful guide

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Learn the basics of Medicare, including the minimum age for Medicare, who receives Medicare, and the difference between Medicare Part A and B.

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