● Medicare's Annual Enrollment runs Oct 15 – Dec 7. Turning 65 soon? Your 7-month enrollment window is open now — don't leave benefits on the table.
Serving Winston-Salem · Forsyth County

Winston-Salem: You May Be Leaving Medicare Benefits on the Table

From Kernersville to Clemmons, Lewisville and Walkertown, Forsyth County residents are reviewing their 2026 Medicare options right now. A local licensed agent will check what $0-premium plans and extras you may qualify for — free.

Right now in Forsyth County: about 335 residents turn 65 every month — 4,019 this year. If you're one of them, your enrollment window may already be open.
Turning 65 in Forsyth County — the timing that matters: your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period is a 7-month window — it opens 3 months before your 65th-birthday month and closes 3 months after it. Enrolling early in that window means coverage can start the month you turn 65; missing it can mean late-enrollment penalties that never go away. You'll be one of 4,019 Forsyth County residents making this decision this year.
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Forsyth County residents have dozens of Medicare plan choices, and the right one depends on your doctors, prescriptions, and ZIP code — what works near downtown Winston-Salem isn't always the best fit out in Clemmons, Lewisville, Kernersville, or Walkertown. Whether your care is anchored at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist system or a community practice closer to home, a licensed local agent does the comparison for you at no cost, so you don't overpay or miss benefits you're entitled to.

Medicare questions in Winston-Salem

How much does this cost me?

Nothing. Speaking with a licensed agent about your Medicare options is completely free, with no obligation to enroll.

I'm turning 65 in Winston-Salem — when can I enroll?

Your Initial Enrollment Period is a 7-month window: the 3 months before your 65th-birthday month, your birthday month, and the 3 months after. Reviewing early helps your Forsyth County coverage start on time.

Does this cover Kernersville, Clemmons and the rest of Forsyth County?

Yes. From Kernersville to Lewisville to Walkertown, a local agent reviews the plans available in your specific ZIP — the options and extra benefits aren't identical across the county.

Will my Winston-Salem doctors and prescriptions be covered?

That depends on the plan. A local agent checks each option against your specific doctors — including the Wake Forest Baptist network — and your medications before you decide.

Is this Medicare or a government program?

No. LeadLoom is a private service that connects you with licensed insurance agents. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.