Medicare Support
Nearing 65? Get to know Medicare
Most people become eligible for Medicare at age 65. At that time, you’ll need to make some important decisions about your health insurance.
But the choice isn’t always easy. Maybe you’ll keep working after 65. Maybe you have dependents covered by your Bates College sponsored insurance. Maybe you’re just not sure which options could work best for your situation.
Bates College is offering access to Alliant Medicare Solutions, a free service you, your family, and your friends can use to figure out the best Medicare options for your situation. Agents in all 50 states can provide Medicare advice and highly rated insurance plans at competitive rates. Visit AMS online at alliantmedicaresolutions.com or by calling 877-385-8107.
How does it work?
- Gather your current health insurance information.
- Call Alliant Medicare Solutions at 877-888-0165 to talk to a licensed insurance agent about your current coverage, your Medicare options, and what might work best for your situation.
- Alliant Medicare Solutions can help you enroll in Medicare or email policy information for you to review.
Important Deadlines & Resources
Important deadlines to consider
You have seven months to enroll in Medicare for the first time. This initial enrollment period starts three months before the month of your 65th birthday and ends three months after that month.
If you don’t enroll in Medicare at that time, you’ll need to provide proof that you’re covered by a “creditable” insurance plan, or you may have to pay more for Medicare when you do enroll.
More resources for understanding Medicare
Watch Medicare 101 for an introduction to Medicare and some important considerations in choosing the right plan.
Download Your Guide to Medicare for more information about Medicare and services from Alliant Medicare Solutions.
For the most comprehensive information about Medicare, visit medicare.gov.