Medicare Basics

• Q: What is a Special Enrollment Period?

• Q: May I change my mind after enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan?

• Q: What’s Medicare “Extra Help?”

• Q: What happens if I don’t have creditable drug coverage?

• Q: What’s “creditable coverage?”

• Q: Is there a premium for Original Medicare Part A (hospital) coverage?

• Q: When should I apply for Medicare?

• Q: What is Medicare Open Enrollment?

• Q: What’s an Annual Notice of Change?

• Q: Does Medicare cover prescription drugs?

• Q: What’s covered by Medicare Parts A and B?

• Q: What’s a Medicare red, white and blue card?

• Q: How do I enroll in Medicare?

• Q: When should I apply for Medicare?