's Medicare Journey

This is your step-by-step guide to enrolling in medicare.

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If you want to change your personal information, you can start from the beginning

Complete this step up to 12 months before you want coverage to begin.

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Medicare is in your future

It's not quite time to sign up for Medicare, but it's not too early to start thinking about it. Learn the basics about Medicare and start looking for a plan that's right for you.
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Get your free My Medicare Kit

The My Medicare Kit will help you navigate the ins and outs of Medicare and includes a handy quickbook, helpful checklists, and more.
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View your interactive checklist

Your interactive checklist will help you stay on track during your Medicare shopping and enrollment journey.

You should start these steps around 11 months out from coverage.

Learn the ABCDs of Medicare

This video will introduce you to the various parts of Medicare and the types of plans available to you.

Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap

Need a little extra coverage beyond Original Medicare? We’ll help you decide which of these solutions are better suited for your needs and budget.

Learn the Medicare Basics

Here are some of the things you’ll need to know as you start your journey.

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    Medicare Parts

    Learn more about the four basic parts of Medicare. (Parts A, B, C & D)
    View Parts
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    Medicare Advantage

    Add some extra coverage to your Original Medicare plan.
    View coverage
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    Medigap Plans

    Covers some of the things that Original Medicare doesn’t.
    View plans
VIEW ALL MEDICARE PLANS

You should start these steps around 9 months out from coverage.

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Make sure you're eligible

See when you can sign up for Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and more.
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Medicare Enrollment Periods

We'll show you when you can first sign up for a Medicare plan, when you can change plans, and more.

You should start these steps around 6 months out from coverage.

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Get your Digital Roadmap

This free, interactive guide helps you compare plans, find in-network doctors, understand your benefits, and so much more.
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Personal Medicare Advisor

One of our Personal Medicare Advisors can meet with you online, or in person, to go over your Digital Roadmap, your coverage options, and help you enroll. Call your advisor below, or call 1-866-434-1995 (TTY users call 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
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Attend a VIP Meet & Greet

Your questions are important. Get answers by attending a virtual or in-person VIP Meet & Greet with your peers.
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Watch our On Demand Webinar

Our free webinar will go over Medicare Basics, your plan options, how to enroll, and some of the great extras you get when you choose Highmark.

You should start these steps around 4 months out from coverage.

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Take Medicare Quiz

Take our helpful Medicare Quiz to find coverage options that suit your unique needs.
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Find a provider

Do you have a primary care physician? See a specialist? Browse all of our in-network doctors here.
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Check your prescription drugs

Before signing up for a plan, make sure all the prescriptions you need are covered.
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Digital Planning Guide

Quickly and easily compare plan options and view benefit details by requesting a Medicare Planning Guide.

You should start these steps around 3 months out and beyond.

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Ready to enroll?

Before you get started, make sure you:

  • Sign up for Medicare Parts A and B
  • Find a plan with our Medicare Quiz
  • Talk to one of our Licensed Medicare Advisors

When you're ready, click the button below to visit our shopping site, find your plan, and start you application. You're almost there.

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Already enrolled?

To help make your transition to your new Highmark Medicare plan easier, we've put together a bunch of tools and resources to help you find information and perform the tasks you need.