Toni,
I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling, saying that the seven-month window is only for enrolling in Medicare Part A, and I have to prove that I qualify for Medicare Part B at the same time. If that is true, then how should I enroll in Medicare’s other parts –B, C and D? Are these parts enrolled separately or together?
I do not want to make a mistake causing me to miss my time to enroll in Medicare properly and receive a penalty. Please explain what I should do. Thanks, Toni.
– Jennie from Katy, Texas
Jennie,