Be Ready for Medicare
If you’re turning 65 soon, congrats on your Medicare eligibility! We’re here to help you understand the different parts of Medicare so you can choose a plan with confidence.
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Preparing for Medicare Enrollment
Let’s get started answering common questions and exploring your options for Medicare. We’ll review:
What is Original Medicare?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions. There are four parts to Medicare and the first two parts, Part A and Part B, are known as Original Medicare:
- Part A (Hospital insurance)
- Part B (Medical insurance)
What is Medicare Advantage?
Medicare Advantage, known as Part C, is a Medicare-approved private health insurance plan that bundles Part A, Part B and usually Part D (prescription drug coverage). At Sanford Health Plan, our Medicare Advantage plan options include extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, including vision, hearing and dental.
View Extra BenefitsWhen Can You Enroll in Medicare?
You can enroll in Medicare during the seven months around your birthday, known as your initial enrollment period (IEP).
Your IEP begins three months before you turn 65, continues through your birthday month and the three months after your birthday. Coverage can start on the first day of the month you turn 65.
How to Enroll in Our Medicare Advantage Plan
With Align powered by Sanford Health Plan, you get all the benefits of Original Medicare plus additional coverage. Learn more by connecting with an agent, requesting a quote or exploring our plan options.
Start a Personal Consultation
Our licensed agents can walk you through the benefits of Original Medicare and our Medicare Advantage plans so you can find a plan that fits your needs and budget.
Speak with a licensed agent by calling (833) 989-1024 (TTY: 711) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday.
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Request a Quote
We offer Medicare Advantage plans in select counties in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Our plans come with affordable premiums, comprehensive coverage and access to a network of local providers you know and trust.
See which plans are available in your county.
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Our Medicare Advantage plans include extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover. As a member, you’ll receive an allowance for over-the-counter products and dental, hearing and vision expenses.
Learn more about the benefits of all-in-one coverage.
View All BenefitsSanford Health Plan and Sanford Health Plan of Minnesota have HMO and PPO plans with a Medicare contract. Sanford Health Plan D-SNPs have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Sanford Health Plan complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other classification protected under the law. Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next.
CMS ID Number: H8385_SHPMAWebsite_PY2025_ND_SD_IA, H3186_SHPMAWebsite_PY2025_MN H8967_SHPMAWebsite_PY2025_ND
Last Updated On: 1.15.25 at 3:00 PM