Check to see how your current health coverage may be affected by your Medicare eligibility.
Learn of any programs that will help you pay for Medicare Parts A and B costs.
Familiarize yourself with Original Medicare and Medicare
Advantage. It’s easy to go online and do your research.
Meet with your HR department to ask about retiree benefits. If you’re not retiring at 65, you may be able to keep your employer plan.
If you are not already receiving Social Security benefits, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778), 7 am to 7 pm, Monday – Friday to confirm if you are eligible for Medicare.
Review your medical history and create a profile of your expected annual health care and prescription drug needs.
Make a budget worksheet to compare your options. It’s easy to go online and do your research.
If you plan to keep your current doctor, check to see if they accept Medicare or the Medicare Advantage plan you are considering.
Enroll in Medicare Parts A and B by contacting the Social Security Administration at www.socialseccurity.gov or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778).
Enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Make sure you receive your Medicare card. If you have enrolled in a plan, make sure you receive your health care and/or prescription drug card.
You can sign up for Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan in the three months before your birthday month, during your birthday month, or the three months after your birthday month. This is referred to as the Initial Enrollment Period.
There are also Special Election Periods should you decide to keep working past 65. If you delay your retirement and keep your employer plan coverage, you can then qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
Virginia Premier is an HMO DSNP organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Virginia Premier depends on contract renewal. The formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.
Call us at 1-833-688-6701 (TTY: 711) October 1 through March 31, 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Or call April 1 through September 30, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. On certain holidays and weekends, your call will be handled by our automated phone system.
Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in Virginia Premier Advantage Elite (HMO D-SNP) through the CMS Medicare Online Enrollment Center located at Medicare.gov.
Virginia Premier is a majority-owned subsidiary of Sentara Healthcare. Other physicians and providers are available in our network.
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