Medicare Basics

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See How Medicare Can Work for You 

When you turn 65, or if you are under 65 but have disabilities or specific conditions, you’re eligible for Medicare. Whatever your health situation, Medicare has a lot to offer—more than you might realize.

My Current Situation Is: 

 I’m Turning 65

                  Let’s get you ready for Medicare.                 

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I’m 65+, But It’s my First Time Enrolling 

Understand your Medicare options and how to enroll. 

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I’m Already on Medicare 

See all you can get by switching to an MVP Medicare Plan. 

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Speak to a Representative

To shop for a plan, contact an MVP Medicare Advisor at 1-800-324-3899 (TTY 711)

For questions about your plan, contact the MVP Medicare Customer Care Center at 1-800-665-7924 (TTY 711). If you have an MVP DualAccess plan, call 1-866-954-1872 (TTY 711).

From April 1-September 30, reach us Monday-Friday, 8 am-8 pm. 

From October 1-March 31, reach us seven days a week, 8 am-8 pm.

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Get up to speed on MVP’s Medicare Advantage plans in less than 10 minutes. Learn about premiums, coverage, co-pays, incentives, and more.

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Get the information you need, including dates, deadlines, and the parts of Medicare, with our Quick Guide to Medicare. 

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MVP Health Plan, Inc. is an HMO-POS/PPO/HMO D-SNP organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the New York State Medicaid program. Enrollment in MVP Health Plan depends on contract renewal. MVP Health Plan, Inc. has been approved by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to operate as a Special Needs Plan (SNP) until 12/31/2024 based on review of MVP Health Plan’s Model of Care. Health benefit plans are issued by MVP Health Plan, Inc., an operating subsidiary of MVP Health Care, Inc. Not all plans available in all states and counties. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat MVP Health Plan members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services. For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 1-800-324-3899 (TTY 711).

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Y0051_8263_M | Last Updated: 4/13/2023