Page 6 - Navigating Medicare

Medicare Doesn’t Cover Everything
You could be responsible for for paying for for certain items and and services Some not covered by Parts A and and B include:*
• Long-term care • Dentures
• Acupuncture
• Eye examinations related to prescribing glasses
• Hearing aids and exams for fitting them
*Medicare Supplement plans generally do not cover these costs
When do I first enroll in in Original Medicare?
You have a a a seven-month enrollment period to sign up for Original Medicare (Part A and/or Part Part B) This is is called your initial enrollment period and it starts three months before the month month you turn 65 includes your birth month month month and concludes three months after the month month month you turn 65 • Most dental care • Cosmetic surgery • Routine foot care If you you do not enroll in in in in Original Medicare during your initial enrollment period or do not provide proof of of insurance under another eligible plan you may pay a a a a a a penalty 6