Medicare plans for your whole health in South Carolina

With Medicare Advantage insurance from Wellpoint in South Carolina, you can get more coverage than Original Medicare (Parts A and B) alone.

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Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

All-in-one plans that may include medical, hospital, vision, hearing, and prescription benefits.

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We want you to feel confident in your decisions. Our guide explains the parts of Medicare, how and when to enroll, and your coverage options.

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Frequently asked questions

You can sign up for Original Medicare (Parts A and B) at any Social Security office or sign up online in about 10 minutes. You may need the following when you apply:

Your Social Security card (or record of your number)
Your original birth certificate
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency
A W-2 form if you’re still working

If you’re receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits at least four months before your 65^th birthday, you’re automatically enrolled in Parts A and B. Social Security will send you Medicare information and a Medicare card prior to your 65^th birthday.

Find more information about Medicare eligibility requirements and how to apply

Once you've signed up for Original Medicare (Parts A and B), you can enroll in Medicare Advantage during your seven-month Initial Enrollment Period, which includes the three months before the month of your 65th birthday through the three months after your 65th birthday.

You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you experience certain life events, such as moving out of your current plan’s service area or losing your employer-based health coverage.

You can also add, switch, or drop your plan during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, from October 15 through December 7 each year.

Wellpoint offers Medicare plans in these states

Plan availability, premiums, copays, deductibles, benefits, and benefit amounts may vary based on where you live, the plan you choose, and your eligibility.

Wellpoint, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare Contract, offers HMO, D-SNP, C-SNP, and I-SNP plans. Wellpoint D-SNP plans additionally contract with state Medicaid programs. Enrollment in a Wellpoint health plan depends on contract renewal.