This Medicare Enrollment Checklist walks you through the key steps to getting Medicare set up the right way as you approach or pass age 65. Inside, you’ll find a simple breakdown of enrollment timing, how Social Security affects sign-up, what Parts A and B cover, when you may be able to delay enrollment, and what to watch for after you apply. It’s designed to help you stay organized, avoid penalties or gaps, and feel confident about what comes next, all in one easy-to-follow guide.