If you applied for Medicare benefits but didn't include any of the supplements, now's the time to make some changes. You might think that you're out of luck for purchasing the supplements, but that's not the case. There are actually open enrollment periods throughout the year that allow you to make adjustments to your Medicare coverage. If you're not sure that you need Medicare supplements, read the list provided below. If you're experiencing any of the issues described here, and there have been changes to your life since you applied for Medicare, now's the time to add supplements to your current coverage.

Once you retire, you may find it difficult to afford basic necessities like medical care. A visit to the doctor can leave you with a hefty bill to pay, even after Medicare pays its portion of your expenses. Because of how expensive it can be to get medical care once you are no longer working, you may worry that you will have to pick and choose when you go to the doctor and get treatment for any conditions that you have.