A Guide To Enrolling In Medicare
Eligibility, Enrollment, And Coverage Options
Find out when you’re eligible for Medicare, how to enroll, and what coverage options are available to you.
Medicare Eligibility
The first step is to find out when you are eligible for Original Medicare. Original Medicare includes Part A, which covers hospital care, and Part B, which covers doctor visits.
After enrolling in Original Medicare, you can choose to purchase coverage from a private insurance company like Anthem, including:
Part C (Medicare Advantage plan)
Part D (prescription drug plan)
Medicare Supplement plan
Medicare Enrollment And Coverage Options
Find out how Medicare enrollment works, so you can make the best choices based on your unique needs.
About Medicare Enrollment
Discover important Medicare enrollment periods and deadlines.
Turning 65
Turning 65 soon? Find out what you need to know for enrolling in Medicare.
Medicare Advantage Enrollment
Get details on when and how to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.
How To Apply For Medicare
Start by signing up for Original Medicare, and then consider your coverage options.
Medicare Part D Enrollment
Determine when you can enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Learn about key dates for enrolling in or changing a Medicare Advantage plan.
Why Choose Empire?
Our Medicare Advantage plans feature coverage choices, helpful resources and no-cost special benefits.
Changing Medicare Plans
Compare Medicare Advantage benefits with Original Medicare to see which coverage best fits your needs.
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What Is Medicare?
How To Apply For Medicare
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How to Enroll in Medicare Part D
About Medicare Enrollment
Medicare Eligibility
What Does Medicare Cover?
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Medicare Advantage Enrollment
Compare Part D Plans
Turning 65
Why Choose Empire?
Ready to Shop Our Medicare Plans?
We make it easy to find a Medicare Advantage plan based on your unique needs. You can save your favorites and come back during one of the enrollment periods to apply.
Empire BlueCross BlueShield is a Medicare Advantage plan with a Medicare contract. Empire BlueCross BlueShield is a SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in Empire BlueCross BlueShield depends on contract renewal.