Find the Medicare plan tailored for your needs.
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs January 1 through March 31 each year. During this time, people already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan can switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare.
Original Medicare plus a Medigap plan is generally a straightforward way to access Intermountain Health providers, because it doesn't rely on network rules. As long as an Intermountain provider accepts Medicare, you can see them.
Medicare is not mandatory at 65 for most people, but delaying enrollment without qualifying coverage can trigger permanent late penalties on your premiums.
For people who travel frequently, Original Medicare paired with a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan tends to offer the most flexibility, since it's accepted by any provider in the U.S. who takes Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans use networks that can limit coverage when you're away from home.
Each year, review your drug formulary, provider network, plan premiums and cost-sharing, and any changes to benefits so you are not caught off guard by costs or coverage gaps.