Medicare plays a key role in providing health and financial security to beneficiaries residing in Connecticut. With more than 687,600 Connecticut beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare, we’ll cover some very important information below about Medicare in Connecticut. 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.
Connecticut 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.
Connecticut 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 Connecticut
Who Qualifies for Medicare in Connecticut?
Medicare covers most Connecticut residents who are 65 or older, and it also covers disabled Connecticut residents. In general, Medicare enrollment in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
Connecticut’s Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening (CHOICES): CHOICES helps Connecticut’s older adults and persons with disabilities with Medicare understand their Medicare coverage and healthcare options.
Contact: 1-800-994-9422 to speak with a counselor in your areaOffice of the Healthcare Advocate (OHA): OHA assists Connecticut residents with their health care coverage. The service can provide explanations about benefits, coverage, and programs, and offers assessments of the plans offered in Connecticut, including those in the Medicare Advantage program.
Contact: 866-466-4446 to speak to a counselor who can provide information immediately. Complaints and requests for information about participant rights and options can be submitted online through the OHA complaint form.Connecticut State Department of Aging: The programs, policies, and practices are designed to: Deliver integrated aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens; Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide; Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility, and advocacy; Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults; and Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level.
Contact: (800) 994-9422 or http://www.ct.gov/agingservices
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 Connecticut. Our process makes it easier for you to access your Medicare eligibility in Connecticut 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.