How Do Medicare and My Retiree Medical Coverage Work Together?
When do I become eligible for Medicare? You become eligible for Medicare when you turn age 65. You may also become eligible for Medicare if you become disabled before age 65. You can find additional information on Medicare eligibility at www.medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users may call 1-877-486-2048. I turn 65 later this year. How and when will I receive information about Medicare? You should contact your local Medicare office at least 90 days in advance of turning 65 in order to receive information on Medicare and enrolling in Medicare benefits. You will receive information regarding your Pfizer retiree medical coverage, and the impact of Medicare, approximately 30 days before you turn 65. Please call hrSource at 1-866-4 SOURCE (1-866- 476-8723) if you do not receive this information. I’ve been told that Medicare becomes my primary medical insurer when I turn 65. What happens to my Pfizer-sponsored coverage? When you turn 65, Medicare becomes your pr
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