Medicare plays a key role in providing health and financial security to beneficiaries residing in Indiana. With more than 1.2 million Indiana beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare, we’ll cover some very important information below about Medicare in Indiana. We want to help you better understand your options and make the decision-process as seamless as possible once you’re ready to enroll in Medicare or discover different coverage options.
Indiana Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Insurance and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
For more information on how you can save money on your out-of-pocket costs with a Part C, Part D, or Medigap plan, please click the plans below to learn more. Licensed agents can also answer any of your questions and help you find a plan that fits your needs, lifestyle, and budget by clicking here.
Indiana Medicare Enrollments
Original Medicare Plans (Part A and B)
Medicare Advantage & Other Health Plans
Stand-alone Medicare Part D (Drug Plans)
Total Medicare Beneficiaries in Indiana
Who Qualifies for Medicare in Indiana?
Medicare covers most Indiana residents who are 65 or older, and it also covers disabled Indiana residents. In general, Medicare enrollment in Indiana works the same way as it does in the rest of the country. If you qualify for Original Medicare, also known as Part A and Part B, it will help cover 80% of your health care costs.
When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have a 7-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Part A and/or Part B. If you’re eligible for Medicare when you turn 65, you can sign up during the 7-month period that:
- Begins 3 months before the month you turn 65
- Includes the month you turn 65
- Ends 3 months after the month you turn 65
In most cases, if you don’t sign up for Part B when you’re first eligible, you’ll have to pay a late enrollment penalty. You’ll be responsible for paying this penalty for as long as you have Part B, and you could have a gap in your health coverage.
Once you reach Medicare eligibility, you can begin choosing additional coverage options to help pay for the remaining 20% of your medical expenses through Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medigap, and/or a Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan.
Local Medicare Health Plan Resources in Indiana
Indiana’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP): SHIP provides free, impartial health insurance information for people with Medicare. SHIP is part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state. In Indiana, SHIP is provided by the Administration on Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance
Contact: Call 1-800-457-8283 or text 1-855-463-5292LifeTime, which is located in Dillsboro, Indiana, provides a variety of services and supports for seniors residing in Dearborn, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties. It has a team of Family Support Options Counselors that provide free, objective advice to help seniors evaluate their needs and budget to find a suitable Medicare Advantage plan.
To be eligible for services through LifeTime, seniors must be at least 60 years old and reside in the agency’s service area. Along with Medicare counseling, LifeTime provides transportation services, meal delivery, advocacy, and community care counseling, as well as information and assistance. It provides referral services to connect seniors with other relevant community resources. The office also features an on-site resource library with books, videos, and pamphlets on topics, such as family caregiving, as well as a computer with Internet access that is available to use during the library’s hours of operation.
Contact: Send an email through the agency’s website or call the office at 1-800-742-5001.
The licensed agents that are partnered with Timefor65 can help you compare the availability, benefits, and costs of Medicare plans in your specific region of Indiana. Our process makes it easier for you to access your Medicare eligibility in Indiana so that you receive personalized, affordable, and easy-to-use coverage options and solutions. Fill out the form or give us a call at (866) 327‑0148 anytime to get a free quote or to ask any questions.