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Medicare Information

Are you nearing Medicare eligibility? Wondering what to do six months before turning 65? Nearing retirement and Medicare eligible? You will find helpful information to guide you towards your next steps are as you near this milestone.

Turning 65 Flowchart(pdf)

Spouse Turning 65 Flowchart(pdf)

 

Resources

Additional Medicare topics provided by K-State Research & Extension:
http://www.riley.k-state.edu/home-family/medicarebasics.html

The State of Kansas offers a Medigap policy for employees retiring that are Medicare eligible. By enrolling the State's Medigap policy, you may maintain the same dental and vision coverage as you currently have.

Information regarding Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D and other Medicare supplemental plans can be found at:
https://www.medicare.gov/

Social Security Administration (SSA) is your starting place for enrollment into Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Information, including locations and phone number can be found at www.ssa.gov/.

Not interested in the State of Kansas Medigap supplemental plan? Check out the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) information at www.kdads.ks.gov. Information for the local North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc. can be found on their website: https://www.ncfhaaa.com. NCFHAAA offers many services and is Manhattan's local aging and disabilities resource center.

  • Address:  401 Houston Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
  • Phone: 800-432-2703
  • Email: ncfhaaa@ncfhaaa.com