Medicare Guides

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What is Medicare?

Learn more about the basics of the different Medicare “Parts” and plan types.

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance - learn more

Medicare Part A - Hospital Insurance

Part A primarily covers inpatient hospital care, but also skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and home health care costs.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Doctor Visits - learn more

Medicare Part B - Medical Insurance & Doctors Visits

Part B covers non-hospital medical needs including doctor services, outpatient care, lab work, ambulance, and medical equipment costs.

Medicare Part C Medicare Advantage - learn more

Medicare Part C - Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage plans “bundle” Original Medicare Part A and Part B, usually Part D, and may include extra benefits, in one health insurance plan.

Medicare Part D Prescription Drugs - learn more

Medicare Part D - Prescription Drug Coverage

Beneficiaries may obtain Part D prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage or a standalone Prescription Drug Plan.

Medicare Supplement Medigap - learn more

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans (Medigap)

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans help pay for costs not covered by Original Medicare Parts A and B.

Changing Your Medicare Plan - learn more

Changing Your Medicare Plan

Learn more about different enrollment periods and when you can change your Medicare health coverage.

Are You Turning 65 or New to Medicare? - learn more

Are You Turning 65 or New to Medicare?

Learn more about Medicare enrollment when turning 65 years old or if you are eligible by disability.