A. Getting Started & Eligibility (1–15)
1. What are the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, and D) and what does each one cover?
2. What is the difference between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan?
3. Will I get Medicare automatically, or do I need to sign up myself?
4. I am turning 65 in [beneficiary's birth month and year] — will I be enrolled in Medicare automatically or do I need to apply?
5. I already receive Social Security retirement benefits — how will that affect when my Medicare starts?
6. I have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for [number of months on disability] months — am I eligible for Medicare yet?
7. I have ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) — when does my Medicare coverage begin?
8. I live in [beneficiary's state or territory] — does that change how or when I get Part A and Part B?
9. I live in Puerto Rico and receive Social Security benefits — do I need to sign up for Part B myself?
10. What citizenship or immigration status do I need to qualify for Medicare Part A and Part B?
11. I am a [beneficiary's citizenship or immigration status] — do I qualify for Medicare?
12. I have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) — how do I sign up for Medicare, and what form do I need?
13. What is premium-free Part A, and do I qualify for it based on my or my spouse's work history?
14. My spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for [number of years worked] years, but I did not — do I still qualify for premium-free Part A?
15. Where can I get help understanding my Medicare enrollment options in [beneficiary's state]?
Source: "Medicare & You 2027," the official U.S. government Medicare handbook (CMS), as provided by the user."
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