The two main paths to Medicare coverage have very different trade-offs. Here is a clear, side-by-side guide to help you make a confident choice.
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Explore simple guidance on coverage options, enrollment, and choosing the right Medicare broker for your needs.
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Cost & Savings
Original Medicare has no annual cost cap. We explain deductibles, coinsurance, and which plans protect you from unlimited bills.
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Enrollment
Your first Medicare window opens three months before you turn 65. Miss it and you could pay penalties for life.
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Eligibility
Open enrollment is your annual chance to switch plans, lower costs, or add coverage. Don't let it pass without a review.
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Part D
Every Part D plan has a formulary. Learn how tiers, prior authorization and step therapy affect what you pay for the drugs you take.
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Eligibility
If you've received SSDI for 24 months or have ALS or ESRD, you may qualify for Medicare early. Here's how it works.
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Enrollment
The foundation every beneficiary starts with — what hospital and medical insurance cover, and what they cost.
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Plans & Coverage
Two very different ways to get your coverage. We compare networks, costs and extra benefits so you can choose confidently.
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Part D
Premiums are only part of the story. Learn how to compare formularies and pharmacy networks against the drugs you actually take.
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Medigap
For six months after Part B starts, insurers can't turn you down for health reasons. Here's how to use that window well.
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Medigap
Plan G covers nearly everything; Plan N costs less but adds small copays. We walk through both side by side.
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Cost & Savings
A $0 premium doesn't mean $0 cost. We look at copays, networks and the out-of-pocket maximum before you enroll.
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Eligibility
If you qualify for both programs, special plans can lower your costs and coordinate your care. Here's what to know.
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Enrollment
If you have employer insurance at 65, you may be able to delay Part B without a penalty. We explain how to check.
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Cost & Savings
The Extra Help program can cut premiums, deductibles and copays for prescription coverage. See if you qualify.
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