CJ Karrer
Writer · Reviewed by Richard ChanUpdated Jun 12, 2026
1 min read
Continuing to work past age 65 allows you to delay Medicare Part B enrollment without penalties if you have creditable employer-sponsored health coverage.
You can enroll in premium-free Medicare Part A while still working, which can serve as secondary insurance to your employer plan.
If you lose your job-based health insurance, you are granted a Special Enrollment Period to sign up for Medicare without facing late enrollment fees.
