New to Medicare? Start Here | Medicare Basics

Learn the first Medicare decisions to make, when to enroll, and the coverage paths most people compare

Medicare 101 Understanding the Structure

Roger L. Daniel Insurance provides the Medicare 101 Educational Series to help Medicare beneficiaries throughout Montana better understand how Medicare coverage works. These guides are designed to explain Medicare in clear, practical terms so individuals can make more confident decisions about their coverage.

What is your current situation?

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Turning 65 Soon

Learn what to do before your 65th birthday and when to enroll.

→ See your next step

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Working Past 65

Review how Medicare works with active employer coverage and HSA rules.

→ Review working past 65

Enrollment Timing (1)

Losing Employer Coverage

Learn what to do when retiring or moving off group coverage.

→ Review your timing

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Already on Medicare

Review costs, prescriptions, and plan options for your current coverage.

→ Review your options

Your First Medicare Steps

Once you know your situation, start with these three steps to review timing, compare coverage paths, and understand costs before enrolling.

STEP 1

Know Your Enrollment Timeline

Learn when to enroll, whether you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, and how employer coverage can affect your timing.

STEP 2

Compare Coverage Paths

Compare Original Medicare plus Supplement and Part D with Medicare Advantage so you understand the main coverage paths.

STEP 3

Review Costs and Prescriptions

Review premiums, prescriptions, deductibles, and cost sharing before you compare plan options.

Important Disclosure
Roger L. Daniel Insurance is a licensed insurance agency and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected with the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.