Tool Provides Simple Answers and Action Steps for People New to Medicare

Our New to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is a web-based and downloadable tool, guiding people newly eligible for Medicare through commonly asked questions and action steps to ensure they get the most of their Medicare coverage. This tool helps beneficiaries:

  • Understand how to enroll in Medicare, and the rules for when they can delay enrollment without a penalty;
  • Know if they have creditable drug coverage (either through Medicare Part D or other drug coverage);
  • Know their options for supplementing Medicare;
  • Be aware of low-income programs to help cover Medicare costs for those who qualify; and
  • Know resources available for additional Medicare information and assistance.

As the baby boomer population continues to age, this is a handy tool for advocates, providers and counselors to give to their clients, both those coming into Medicare due to age, and those qualifying due to a disability.

View this tool online or download the PDF version.

Karen Joy Fletcher

Our blogger Karen Joy Fletcher is CHA’s Communications Director. With a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley, she is the online “public face” of the organization, provides technical expertise, writing and research on Medicare and other health care issues. She is responsible for digital content creation, management of CHA’s editorial calendar, and managing all aspects of CHA’s social media presence. She loves being a “communicator” and enjoys networking and collaborating with the passionate people and agencies in the health advocacy field. See her current articles.