Ready to sign up for Medicare?
Who Qualifies For Medicare
- People who are turning age 65
- People under age 65 with certain disabilities
- People of any age with end-stage renal disease
- Other people who meet certain qualifications
- People over the age of 65 whose employer or group sponsored insurance have ended
- People with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease)
When do I enroll for Medicare?
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
You may choose or change a Part C Medicare Advantage plan or a Part D prescription drugs plan during this time1.
| Plan Information Sent On |
Medicare Enrollment Begins |
Medicare Enrollment Deadline |
| October 1 |
October 15 |
December 7 |
These choices take effect on January 1 of the upcoming year.
Medicare Special Enrollment Period
If you meet one of these requirements you may choose Part C or Part D plan any time of the year.
- When you first become eligible for Medicare
- If you are on both Medicare and Medicaid
- If your current plan is terminated
- If you move to a community not served by your current plan
Medicare Open Enrollment Period
January 1-March 31
So it turns out your health plan isn’t working out for you…no problem! From January 1 through March 31 each year, you may choose a different Part C Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan if your current plan is not meeting your healthcare needs. You can choose a new Medicare Advantage plan, with or without drug coverage, or disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare only (Parts A and B). Simply call the phone number below and a Member Services Representative will help you!
How to Enroll in Capital BlueCross Medicare Plans
Enroll Online
We'll send you a letter when Medicare has processed your application. You can also enroll in our plans through the links below.
Enroll by Mail
View and compare our BlueJourney HMO plans and BlueJourney PPO plans.
Print and complete our enrollment form.
Enroll by Phone
Call during these hours.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday with extended hours from October 1-December 7.
BlueJourney PPO and BlueJourney HMO: 800.990.4201 (TTY: 711)
1In special situations, you may be able to change more.
