Medicare Made Easier
At Prime Family Pharmacy, we’re committed to helping our patients beyond their prescriptions. That’s why we’ve partnered with PrimRock Insurance Group to provide access to licensed Medicare enrollment assistance. Whether you’re new to Medicare or reviewing your current coverage, a licensed insurance agent can help you understand your options and assist with enrollment.
Medicare at a Glance
| PART A Hospital | PART B Medical | PART C Medicare Advantage | PART D Prescription Drugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and certain home health care. | Helps cover doctor services, outpatient care, preventive services, and certain medical equipment. | Private Medicare plans that provide Part A and Part B coverage and may include additional benefits. | Helps cover prescription medications through private Medicare-approved plans. |
When Can You Enroll?
| ENROLLMENT PERIOD | WHEN | WHAT IT MEANS |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Enrollment Period | 3 months before your 65th birthday month through 3 months after | Generally a 7-month window and your first opportunity to enroll in Medicare. |
| General Enrollment Period | Jan. 1 – Mar. 31 | For people who missed their Initial Enrollment Period and don’t qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. |
| Medicare Open Enrollment | Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 | Review or change Medicare health or drug coverage for the following year. Changes generally take effect Jan. 1. |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment | Jan. 1 – Mar. 31 | If you’re already in Medicare Advantage, you can generally switch plans or return to Original Medicare. |
Special Enrollment Periods: Certain life events, such as losing other coverage or moving, may create another opportunity to enroll or change coverage. Your circumstances determine which enrollment period applies.
Your Medicare Open Enrollment Timeline
A simple timeline to help you stay aware of important Medicare dates and plan changes.
| WHEN | HOW PRIME FAMILY PHARMACY CAN HELP |
|---|---|
| September | Review your Annual Notice of Change and bring any questions to our pharmacy team. |
| Early October | Schedule a Medicare consultation with Prime Family Pharmacy to discuss your questions and options before Open Enrollment begins. |
| Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 | Medicare Open Enrollment — connect with a licensed Medicare insurance agent through our pharmacy to review your options. |
| Before Dec. 7 | Complete any enrollment or plan change you decide to make. |
| January | New coverage generally begins. Prime Family Pharmacy is here to help make the transition as smooth as possible. |
Schedule a Medicare Consultation
Have questions about Medicare or your enrollment options? Request a one-on-one consultation with a licensed Medicare insurance agent through Prime Family Pharmacy.
Request a consultation and a licensed agent will follow up to discuss your questions and next steps.
Important Information
PrimRock Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency. Not all Medicare plans or insurance companies are represented. Plan availability, benefits, premiums, costs, and provider and pharmacy networks vary by plan and service area. Prime Family Pharmacy provides this information as a convenience to its patients and does not recommend or endorse any particular Medicare plan.