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Medicare plans in San Diego

If you are turning 65 or retiring soon, get the information you need to better understand your Medicare health care options at Sharp.

Enrollment options at Sharp HealthCare

Whether you are new to Medicare — turning 65 or over 65 and retiring soon — or already have a Medicare plan, we’re here to support you and answer all of your Medicare questions.

Choose a Medicare plan accepted by Sharp

Sharp accepts Medicare Advantage plans from both Sharp Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare. To learn more about specific plan options, please select a carrier below to visit their website.

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Get your Medicare questions answered

If you have questions or would like to learn more about how Medicare works and the different plan options available, we're here to help.

Watch our videos

Understanding How Medicare Works

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If you’re almost 65 or plan to retire soon, learn the basics of how Medicare works, including the three different paths to coverage.

Understanding Medicare Part A

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Learn about Medicare Part A benefits, such as inpatient hospital stay, skilled nursing facility care, home health care and hospice care.

Understanding Medicare Part B

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Medicare Part B is your outpatient coverage; this includes things like visits to your primary or specialty care doctors or outpatient hospital services.

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans

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Once you have Medicare Parts A and B, you may realize there are “gaps” in coverage. Learn how to enroll in a Medigap plan to avoid extra costs.

Medicare Part D

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If you want to add prescription drug coverage to Parts A and B of Medicare, you will need to choose a Part D plan and pay a monthly premium.

Medicare Advantage Part C

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Once you’ve enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, consider enrolling in either a Medicare Supplement insurance plan or a Medicare Advantage Part C plan.

Medicare Supplement and Advantage Plans

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Since you can only choose one, learn the benefits of the Medicare Supplement plan and Medicare Advantage plan, so you can decide on the best one for you.

If You Plan to Continue Working Past 65

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If you plan to work past age 65, it's important to compare the cost and benefits of your employer-based insurance plan versus enrolling in Medicare Part B.

Medicare Open Enrollment

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This video will walk you through evaluating your coverage and choosing the plan that’s right for you during annual open enrollment (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7).