Your own Medicare coverage is not affected by your spouse’s death — Medicare eligibility and enrollment are individual, not tied to marital status. However, if you were on a group retiree or Medicare Advantage plan through your spouse’s former employer, that coverage may end, and you should review your options for a new Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, or Part D plan.
What happens to Medicare if my spouse dies?
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