Medicare plays a key role in providing health and financial security to beneficiaries residing in Arizona. With more than 1.3 million Arizona beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare, we’ll cover some very important information below about Medicare in Arizona. 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.
Arizona 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.
Arizona 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 Arizona
Who Qualifies for Medicare in Arizona?
Medicare covers most Arizona residents who are 65 or older. In general, Medicare enrollment in Arizona 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 Arizona
Arizona’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): SHIP is a free health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries.
Contact: Call 1-800-432-4040Arizona Department of Insurance: Provides information about health coverage and state services, including mental health services, preventing fraud, and how to file a complaint against an insurer.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System: Arizona’s Medicaid program provides help with health costs to low-income Arizona residents, including those on Medicare.
Contact: Call 1(855)HEA-PLUS (1-855-432-7587)Arizona Legal Assistance Program: Established in accordance with the federal Older Americans Act, Arizona’s Legal Assistance Program provides seniors aged 60 and older with legal information, advice, and advocacy related to civil matters, such as health care, guardianship, and estate planning.
Contact: Call 1-855-432-7587
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 Arizona. Our process makes it easier for you to access your Medicare eligibility in Arizona 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.