If you’re just starting with Medicare, it’s helpful to ask a few key questions. First, learn the basics: who qualifies, what the different parts cover, and when to enroll. Knowing this can help you avoid penalties and make confident choices.
Next, think about your health needs. Do you prefer Original Medicare, with its wide choice of doctors, or a Medicare Advantage Plan, which may have extra benefits but smaller networks? Also ask whether you need drug coverage through Part D and whether your current insurance – like employer or retiree coverage – fits well with Medicare.
Hawaii SHIP offers free, one-on-one counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, and families. We can help you:
📞 Call us today at 808-586-7299 or TTY 1-866-810-4379
🌐 Visit us at hawaiiship.org
Ask about volunteering opportunities with Hawaii SHIP!
Let’s navigate Medicare confidently together – for a healthier, stronger Hawaii!
