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

Learn more about Medicare eligibility

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.

About Medicare enrollment

Turning 65

Turning 65 soon? Find out what you need to know for enrolling in Medicare.

Find out when to sign up

Medicare Advantage Enrollment

Get details on when and how to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.

Know when you can enroll

How To Apply For Medicare

Start by signing up for Original Medicare, and then consider your coverage options.

Consider your options

Medicare Part D Enrollment

Determine when you can enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan.

Enrolling in Part D

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

Learn about key dates for enrolling in or changing a Medicare Advantage plan.

Get open enrollment details

Why Choose Anthem?

Our Medicare Advantage plans feature coverage choices, helpful resources and no-cost special benefits. 

Learn about our plan options

  

  

Changing Medicare Plans

Compare Medicare Advantage benefits with Original Medicare to see which coverage best fits your needs.

Next Guide: A Guide to Changing Medicare Plans

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What Is Medicare?

Explore the four types of Medicare and what's covered by each.
Understand Medicare

How To Apply For Medicare

Start by signing up for Original Medicare, and then consider your coverage options.
Consider your options

Medicare Advantage Vs Original Medicare

Consider which option best meets your health needs and budget.
Get help deciding

How to Enroll in Medicare Part D

Determine when you can enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan.
Enrolling in Part D

About Medicare Enrollment

Discover important Medicare enrollment periods and deadlines.
About Medicare enrollment

Medicare Eligibility

Find out who qualifies for Medicare and when you're eligible to sign up.
Find out if you qualify

What Does Medicare Cover?

Get all the details on what is and isn't covered by Medicare.
Find out what Medicare covers

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

Learn about key dates for enrolling in or changing a Medicare Advantage plan.
Get open enrollment details

Medicare Advantage Enrollment

Get details on when and how to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.
Know when you can enroll

Compare Part D Plans

Decide if a Part D prescription drug plan is right for you.
Compare Part D plans

Turning 65

Turning 65 soon? Find out what you need to know for enrolling in Medicare.
Find out when to sign up

Why Choose Empire?

We're here to help make your Medicare decision simple and stress-free.
Find out how we can help

Ready to Shop Our Medicare Plans?

Our tools help you search for Medicare plans based on what’s important to you. You can save your favorites and come back during one of the enrollment periods to apply.

Shop Plans

Anthem Blue Cross is an HMO & LPPO plan with a Medicare contract. For Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans: Anthem Blue Cross is an HMO SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the California Medicaid program. Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company is an LPPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross depends on contract renewal.