What They Don't Tell You When Turning 65
Critical Medicare Rules & Dates Most Seniors Miss Until It's Too Late
Avoid costly lifetime penalties and health-underwriting traps by knowing these facts:
The 6-Month Medigap Open Enrollment Window (Your Golden Ticket)
Your 6-month Medigap window starts the month you turn 65 and enroll in Part B. During this time, you have Guaranteed Issue rights—pre-existing conditions do NOT matter, and insurance companies cannot charge you more or deny you coverage. Miss it, and you may be forced to pass health underwriting to buy a Medigap plan later.
The Lifetime Part B & Part D Penalty Traps
Failing to enroll in Part B or creditable Prescription Drug (Part D) coverage when first eligible can trigger a lifetime financial penalty added to your monthly premium—forever.
Employer Insurance Isn't Always "Creditable"
If you work past 65 at a company with under 20 employees, your employer coverage may not count as primary insurance—leaving you exposed to retroactive penalties and unpaid medical bills if you delay Medicare.
WARNING: PHARMACY COVERAGE GAP. Please be aware that Medicare and Medigap provide NO coverage for retail pharmacy medications. To avoid massive out-of-pocket costs and lifelong late-enrollment penalties, you must secure a separate Part D Prescription Drug Plan. Arnett Evans & Co. provides custom analysis of your current prescriptions to identify the most cost-effective local Part D plan for you.
Secure Your Whole Health
Eliminate Financial Scenarios Medicare Doesn't Reach
Basic coverage leaves dental, vision, and out-of-pocket costs exposed. We help you build a comprehensive safety net:
Emergency & Inpatient Indemnity
Receive direct cash payments to cover deductibles or daily incidentals while you are managing a stay in a medical facility.
Cancer & Serious Illness Protection
Secure a one-time cash distribution upon a qualifying diagnosis to pay for specialized care or maintain your home life.
Total Healthcare Freedom: See Any Doctor, Anywhere in the U.S.
Original Medicare + a Medicare Supplement gives you 100% control over your medical care. No doctor networks, no referrals, and far fewer billing surprises—just predictable coverage wherever you go in the U.S.
Guaranteed Choice
Nationwide Acceptance
Zero Co-pays on Select Plans
Why Work With an Independent Broker?
1
Unbiased Comparison
We represent top carriers like Mutual of Omaha, Cigna, Aetna, and others—so we can recommend the right Plan G or Plan N based on your needs, not one company’s sales quota.
2
Rate Lock & Premium Review
Medigap rates can change over time. As an AEC Insure client, we monitor your premiums and can re-shop your coverage to help keep your rate as low as possible.
3
Zero Cost Advantage
Medigap premiums are state-regulated. You pay the exact same price through us as buying direct from the carrier—but you gain a dedicated personal advocate for claims, billing, and annual reviews.