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Check Eligibility
Ensure you're 65 or older, or qualify due to disability or specific conditions.
Medicare, explained with clarity.
Part A
Hospital insurance covering inpatient care, skilled nursing, and some home health services.
Medicare option comparison
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Plan name
Cost
Insurance type
Content
Network
Original Medicare
Standardized
Government
Parts A & B
Nationwide
Medicare Advantage
Varies
Private
Parts A, B & often D
Local
Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
Varies
Private
Fills Original Medicare gaps
Nationwide
Part D
Varies
Private
Prescription drugs
Pharmacy specific
Eligibility & Enrollment
Initial Enrollment Period
Enroll 3 months before your 65th birthday, during your birthday month, or 3 months after.
Choose Your Plan
Decide between Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, and consider supplemental coverage.
Complete Enrollment
Sign up online at Social Security, by phone, or in person at a local office.
Financial Assistance Programs
Medicare Savings Programs
Help paying for premiums, deductibles, and copayments for eligible low-income beneficiaries.
Extra Help
Assistance with prescription drug costs for those with limited income and resources.
Medicaid
Joint federal and state program providing health coverage to eligible low-income individuals.
