In NC, I’m on my husband’s active employer plan with 20+ employees. Since it’s credible coverage, can I delay Medicare, including Part D?

Answered by 6 licensed agents

Answered by Voss Speros on June 29, 2026

Broker Licensed in AZ, CA, CO & 20 other states

Answered by Voss Speros Medicare Insurance Agent
As long as your husband's employer coverage is considered creditable coverage, you can delay enrolling into Medicare, including Part D. One to two months prior to coming off of his coverage, you should have a conversation with a broker on how to enroll, when, and what your options are. Keep in mind, for Part B and Part D, you will need to have proof that you had creditable coverage since you were 65.

Answered by Kristina Guerry on June 30, 2026

Broker Licensed in SC, AL, AR & 45 other states

Answered by Kristina Guerry Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, since your husband's employer plan covers 20+ employees, it counts as creditable coverage for both Medicare and Part D. So you can delay enrolling in Part A, Part B, and Part D without a late enrollment penalty as long as that coverage stays in place. Once the employer coverage ends, you'll get an 8-month Special Enrollment Period to sign up for Part A and B, and a separate 2-month window to enroll in a Part D or Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage

Answered by Trever Dahms on June 30, 2026

Broker Licensed in FL, NC, SC & WI

Answered by Trever Dahms Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, you can safely delay your Medicare enrollment, including Part D, without facing any late enrollment penalties. When his employment ends/health coverage ends, you will trigger a Special Enrollment Period to sign up for Medicare and any supplementary plans penalty-free.

Answered by Victor Gerber on June 30, 2026

Broker Licensed in OH, MI, NC & SC

Answered by Victor Gerber Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, you can delay as long as you stay on his plan and his is employed. You should compare your cost options and see if it would be cheaper to go on Medicare.

Answered by Kim Humphries on June 30, 2026

Broker Licensed in FL & IN

Answered by Kim Humphries Medicare Insurance Agent
As long as the employers coverage is considered creditable you can delay Medicare and Part D to avoid any late enrollment penalty

Answered by Veronica Giron on June 30, 2026

Broker Licensed in CO, AZ, CA & 8 other states

Answered by Veronica Giron Medicare Insurance Agent

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