About Medicare

What you need to know about Medicare

You’ve worked hard all your life, so we want to make sure you enjoy retirement. That’s why we’re giving you helpful information to make enrolling in Medicare easy.

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Medicare 101

ABCs of Medicare Advantage

Understanding Medicare and what it covers

Medicare is the federal insurance program for people age 65 or older and for some people with certain illnesses.

Here are the different types of Medicare and what they cover:

Part A covers hospital stays.
Part B covers doctor visits. All Medicare enrollees pay a Part B premium each month.
Part C (or Medicare Advantage) combines Part A and Part B coverage. It also offers additional benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, such as care advocacy and wellness programs.
Part D covers prescription drugs.

You can apply for Medicare online at socialsecurity.gov, or enroll at your local Social Security office.¹

¹State of Illinois recommends enrolling in Medicare as early as possible to avoid a delay in the start of your Medicare coverage, which could result in out-of-pocket expenses.

Enrolling in Medicare

For most people, the Medicare enrollment period opens three months before they turn 65 and ends three months after their birthday.

Getting to know the Medicare Advantage plan

You deserve a health plan that helps you make the most of retirement. That’s why the State of Illinois and Aetna have teamed up to design a health plan just for you.

To learn more about the Aetna Medicare HMO plan, call us at 1-855-223-4807 (TTY: 711), Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM CT.

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