Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Some people get Medicare automatically, others have to actively sign up -- it depends if you start getting retirement or disability benefits from Social Security before you turn 65.
At MLK Community Healthcare, we are here to help you make the best decision regarding your health insurance. Our experts can help you explore different options, including Medicare Advantage, which may give you more coverage at a lower cost while letting you keep your MLKCH doctor. Additional Medicare Advantage benefits can include:
During Medicare’s annual enrollment period, October 15 – December 07, 2025, we invite our 65+ year old community members to find out if they are eligible for more medical benefits. Medicare Advantage plans give full access to our high-quality, compassionate doctors and care team. Medicare can be confusing, so our team is here to help.
If you’d like to see our doctors, be sure they are in your health plan's network. For Medicare Advantage plans accepted by our doctors, see the table below. MLK Community Medical Group welcomes all patients and accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most other medical insurances.
Medicare Advantage plans are also referred to as Medicare Part C. These are a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide you with all your Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) benefits.
Compared to other plans, these plans may offer affordable and comprehensive coverage and can combine your medical, hospital, prescription drug benefits, and may include dental and vision into one plan.
Visit medicare.gov