Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line® Medicare List To enroll, you must contact Social Security at age 65. 9 8 Know your Medicare Part A, B and D Initial Enrollment Periods. 7 Understand your Medigap (Medicare supplement) six-month open enrollment period. 6 5 Medicare does not cover long-term care services. 4 3 2 1 Every year, review your current Medicare choices from October 15– December 7. When in the hospital, ask if your stay is observation. Get informed about Medicare Part B and Part D late enrollment period penalties. Got gap coverage? Medicare does not cover annual physicals, hearing exams, hearing aids, dental care or eyeglasses. If you have Medicare, you do not need MNsure. Get help from your Medicare experts at the Senior LinkAge Line®. Call 1-800-333-2433 or visit MinnesotaHelp.info® for live chat. Health Care Choices for Minnesotans on Medicare Medicare beneficiaries are able to review and make changes to their Medicare Prescription Drug and Medicare Advantage plan enrollment during the Annual Open Enrollment Period from October 15th–December 7th. The Minnesota Board on Aging publishes Health Care Choices for Minnesotans on Medicare to provide helpful Minnesota-specific information on a variety of Medicare-related issues including: Medicare Part D Plans Medicare Health Plans Medicare Supplements Medicare Savings Programs Help paying for prescription drug costs The Senior LinkAge Line® is the Minnesota State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) designated by the Administration for Community Living. Certified health insurance counselors provide you with neutral, individual assistance to compare and explore your Medicare coverage options. Visit www.mnaging.org/hcc or call the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433 to get your copy. This publication/project was supported by financial assistance, in whole or in part, through a grant from the Administration for Community Living. MBA-1020-ENG