10/16/2026
Turning 65 while on COBRA? What would you do? Don't assume COBRA pauses Medicare's Part B clock.
A common surprise: the Part B Special Enrollment Period is tied to when work ends or job-based coverage is lost, whichever comes first, even if you elect COBRA. Medicare says you generally have up to 8 months to sign up for Part B, whether or not you choose COBRA. COBRA doesn't extend that window, and it may end when you enroll in Medicare. Verify your details with Medicare or Social Security.
Official Medicare guidance: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/medicare-basics/working-past-65/cobra-coverage
Then compare how you want Medicare to work. Original Medicare paired with a Medicare Supplement can offer broad access to doctors nationwide who accept Medicare, while the supplement helps with eligible Medicare cost-sharing.
If your 65th birthday or retirement is coming up, SeniorHealthcareTeam.com can help you sort out the questions to ask.
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