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Medicare Enrollment Timeline Builder

Build an educational Medicare timing checklist around your birthday, retirement plans, and current coverage.

Educational tool only

This tool organizes questions and next steps. It does not determine eligibility, calculate official costs, recommend a plan, or enroll you in coverage.

Answer a few planning questions

Your planning summary

Start by answering the questions above. The summary will become more specific as you add details.

Your timeline should compare the month you turn 65, the month work or other coverage ends, and the month any prescription drug coverage changes.

If current coverage is tied to active employment, ask the benefits office how it coordinates with Medicare.

Keep written proof of creditable drug coverage if you delay Part D.

Next best step

Confirm the official enrollment window before submitting plan-specific information or changing existing coverage.

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