I am on disability insurance Medicare now I will be 65 in October do I have to to sign up for Medicare again?

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Leslie Kaz · Accepted Answer

Since you’re already on Medicare due to disability insurance and will turn 65 in October 2025, you do not need to sign up for Medicare again. When you turn 65, your Medicare coverage will continue seamlessly, but your eligibility reason shifts from disability to age. This happens automatically—no need to reapply.

Answered by Leslie Kaz on April 28, 2025

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Morris Johnson · Answer

No, you do not have to enroll into Medicare partA or B again. But you are eligible for open enrollment. If you would like to make a change to your supplemental insurance or if you have a Medicare advantage, I want to change a prescription drug plan.

Answered by Morris Johnson on April 29, 2025

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Mal Varlack · Answer

No, you don't have to sign up for Medicare again when you turn 65. Since you are receiving it because of the disability. But at 65 you may have other options, liek switching a plan or Medicare Supplements. Always a great idea to review what you have now with a broker who will go over your options.

Answered by Mal Varlack on April 26, 2025

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Vachik Chakhbazian · Answer

No, you do not need to sign up for Medicare again when you turn 65 if you are already receiving it based on disability benefits. Your Medicare coverage will continue without interruption.

Tony Hardwick · Answer

If you already have disability Medicare you don't have to re-enroll. Turning 65 will allow you to make changes to your current coverage since you will qualify for a new Initial Enrollment Period. This period starts 3 months before your 65th birthday and continues until 3 months after.

Answered by Tony Hardwick on April 28, 2025

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Randy Hill · Answer

Since you’re already on Medicare because of disability, when you turn 65, you don’t have to start over or sign up all over again.
You already have Medicare!

Here’s what will happen:

Your Medicare will just keep going.
You don’t lose anything. You don’t have to reapply.

You’ll get a new Medicare card.
Medicare usually sends you a fresh card around your 65th birthday. It will show the same Part A (hospital) and Part B (doctor) coverage you already have.

You might have new choices.
Turning 65 gives you a special chance to make changes if you want like:

Adding a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan.

Switching to a Medicare Advantage plan.

Signing up for a Part D drug plan (if you don’t already have one).

Important Tip:
Even though you don’t have to reapply for Medicare itself, it’s a great time to review your coverage and make sure you have the best plan for your needs and budget.

In short:
Nope — you don’t need to sign up again! But it’s a smart time to check if you want to make any updates or changes.

If you want, I can help you review your options before your birthday so everything is ready and easy!

Eizel Mere · Answer

No, you continue to use the same Medicare card. When turning 65 yrs old you will be guaranteed issue for a Medicare supplement plan. It is a good idea to seat with an agent to go over options. Feel free to contact me.

Answered by Eizel Mere on April 28, 2025

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Ingrid Kollmann · Answer

No.  Your Medicare coverage will continue uninterrupted, but your entitlement will shift from disability to age.

Christian Baird · Answer

The answer is - it depends if you will be on regular Medicare of Medicaid Medicare. Comes down to Adjusted Gross Income on the DI Income that is coming in.

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