Medicare
Medicare can be confusing at any stage of your journey, so get answers to commonly asked questions about who is eligible, what Medicare covers, and when to enroll.
Medicare enrollment periods
Annual Enrollment Period
October 15 – December 7
Make sure your coverage still meets your healthcare and prescription drug needs.
Initial Enrollment Period
Learn about the late enrollment penalties that may apply if you miss your Initial Enrollment Period.
Special Enrollment Period
Life changes such as retirement, change in address or loss of coverage may qualify you for a special enrollment period.
Medicare-related events
Licensed insurance agents host informational events to help you navigate Medicare with confidence.
Explore Medicare plan options
Sutter works with eHealth, a licensed insurance agency, to help you find the right plan for you.
This is not an advertisement on behalf of any Medicare plan or plans. For information about Medicare, visit medicare.gov or call 1-800- MEDICARE 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TTY Users should call 1-877-486-2048. eHealth is an insurance agency offering plans from many insurance companies and is not affiliated with the government. Sutter Health co-hosted events are not affiliated with eHealth or the government. For accommodation of persons with special needs at events, call 1-800-478-8837 (TTY 711). Enrollment in a plan may be limited to certain times of the year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period or you’re in your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period.
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