Medicare plays a key role in providing health and financial security to beneficiaries residing in Wyoming. With more than 112,700 Wyoming beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare, we’ll cover some very important information below about Medicare in Wyoming. 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.
Wyoming 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.
Wyoming 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 Wyoming
Who Qualifies for Medicare in Wyoming?
Medicare covers most Wyoming residents who are 65 or older, and it also covers disabled Wyoming residents. In general, Medicare enrollment in Wyoming 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 Wyoming
The Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Program (WSHIIP) is a federally mandated program. It was set up to help seniors and others on Medicare understand their rights and answer their questions. WSHIIP has over 80 volunteers in almost every county who will counsel beneficiaries and help solve problems, confidentiality, and it is free of charge. Trained counselors promote consumer understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplement, and long-term care insurance.
Contact: Call (800) 856-4398.A directory of WSHIIP representatives can be found at the program’s website.Wyoming’s Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. SMPs are grant-funded projects of the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL). Much like their cousin program WSHIIP, SMPs are a volunteer-powered initiative.
Contact: Call (800) 856-4398Wyoming’s State Brand of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is active in disseminating information, staging events and seminars, and providing education and webinars about how to interact with programs such as Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Contact: Call (888) 687-2277 or use the online contact and messaging portals at its website.The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) is a member of the national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). WIND assists individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, professionals, and University of Wyoming students through education, training, community services, and early intervention. The TeleHealth network (WyTN) connects providers with the public and has informative webinars, education, and training and informative documents at its resource center, many of them directly touching on Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Contact: Call (888) 989-9463, (307) 766-2761, or email uwwind@uwyo.edu.
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 Wyoming. Our process makes it easier for you to access your Medicare eligibility in Wyoming 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.