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It is true that there are financial penalties sometimes with Medicare. However, it's very important to know if and when those penalties would occur and how to avoid them.

Depending on the number of employees your company has, you may be able to waive Medicare Part B without any penalties, stay on your group insurance, and enroll into Medicare at a later date saving you thousands of dollars per year. But many group policies have become more expensive over the years and depending on your out-of-pocket costs, it may be beneficial for you to start Medicare as soon as possible.

Our team can help you compare your options.


Typically, once a person is approved for Social Security Disability they will be eligible for Medicare two years after they first applied for disability benefits.

Some conditions like ALS will award Medicare to an individual immediately without having to wait two years. Medicare for a person under the age of 65 has the same benefits as a person 65 or older.


For people who are turning 65 or past 65 and retiring, we'll first help you understand the four parts of Medicare and then guide you through the enrollment process.

We'll help make the transition from your employer's insurance to Medicare so much easier.

If you're already on Medicare, you can change plans during the annual election period known as AEP which runs October 15th - December 7th. We help you compare plans during this time, so you'll always have confidence knowing you're in the right plan each year.


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If you’re turning 65 years of age, you have a 7-month window to enroll in Medicare. It's also when our team can really help you understand your options. However, if you are still working, you may not want or need to enroll. Deciding when to enroll and what to enroll in are our two most asked questions, and our team can help you make an informed decision.

Many people think they’ll face penalties if they don’t sign up for Medicare at 65. That can be true, but not always. You can postpone enrollment beyond age 65 if you or your spouse are still working and you have health insurance under an employer plan.