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Your Turning 65 Medicare Timeline

A one-page reminder of the dates and steps that matter. Personalize, print, fold. Then put it on the fridge so you don't miss the dates. Just don't cover up the grandkids!

Turning 65?

Your Medicare Timeline

Prepared for:

Your 7-month enrollment window starts 3 months before your 65th birthday month and ends 3 months after it.

  1. 3 months before
  2. 2 months before
  3. 1 month before
  4. Birthday month
  5. 1 month after
  6. 2 months after
  7. 3 months after
Window opensBest time to sign up: before your birthday monthWindow closes
  • Sign up for Parts A & B at ssa.gov
  • Make a list of your doctors and prescriptions
  • Call us to compare your plan options
  • Review your plans every fall (Oct 15 – Dec 7)

Don't miss your window. Signing up late can mean penalties that last as long as you have Medicare.

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General timeline

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This timeline covers the general rules. If you're still working, have employer coverage, or get Social Security disability benefits, your dates may be different. Read our New to Medicare guide or call us at 770-910-7824.

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