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What You Need to Know About Medicare When You Turn 65

Thomas Ness shares a few key points about Medicare that anyone turning 65 should be aware of as they start participating in Medicare.

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CoverRight co-founder Thomas Ness shares a few key points about Medicare that anyone turning 65 should be aware of as they start participating in Medicare. 

  1. Initial Enrollment Period and why it is important
  2. Why it is important to review your plan yearly to make sure you are getting the best coverage
  3. What is your total annual medical cost? Make sure to take into account policy costs, copays, coinsurance, and drug costs.

Richard Chan

Richard is based in New York. He is passionate about empowering consumers to take control of their health and finances. Prior to CoverRight, Richard had extensive experience working in financial services with over 8 years' experience in consumer lending and investment banking.