INFOGRAPHIC: 7 Tips Before Starting Medicare

Pete Scantlebury

June 4, 2026

If you’re approaching Medicare eligibility, start here. This infographic can get you up to speed on everything you need to know before starting Medicare.

Visual of the 7 things to know before starting Medicare including gathering your personal health information, learning the basics of Medicare, identifying your enrollment period (3 months before your 65th birthday, the month of your 65th birthday and 3 months after that, a total of 7 months), assessing your current employer benefits to identify gaps or needs, verifying that your current doctor accepts Medicare, knowing your monthly and annual budget for medical expenses, and getting an advisor like at United Medicare Advisors to answer all your questions

Pete Scantlebury

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Pete Scantlebury brings years of experience in content strategy and customer care to his role at United Medicare Advisors. He knows that Medicare can be overwhelming, which is why he focuses on writing clear, straightforward articles that empower seniors to take control of their healthcare journey.

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