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Topics include initial eligibility, exceptions to the annual enrollment period, finding a doctor and more.
Free Medicare Help via SHIP
Find out how to get free, unbiased help in enrolling or changing Medicare options.
Clips from: Your Questions, Your Choices
Moving with Medicare
What happens to your Medicare coverage if you move out of state?
Premiums, Deductibles, and Co-Pays
An explanation into the different kinds of costs you’re required to pay for health services.
Choosing Doctors in Medicare Advantage Plans
Do all Medicare Advantage plans restrict you to using in-network providers?
Clips from: Boomers, Welcome to Medicare
Bonnie and the Experts
A DC Realtor in great health looks for guidance in selecting the appropriate Medicare plan.
Kathleen and the Experts
Sister Kathleen is burdened with a serious pre existing condition which requires expensive prescriptions.
Denis and the Experts
Judge Denis Soden needs a ruling on which parts of Medicare he needs to sign up for.
Medicare Made Clear
Supplements Vs. Advantage
An expert explains the difference between Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplement Plans.
Preventive Care
Free services available from Medicare.
Starting Medicare
Learn what it takes to qualify for Medicare coverage.
Controlling Prescription Costs
A pharmacist provides tips on keeping medication costs down and ways your pharmacist can help you stay healthy.
Medicare Made Clear Overview
Learn about Medicare basics. Find out about its parts and which may be best for you.
Original Medicare (Parts A & B)
Learn more about hospital coverage, doctor visits and other medical coverage, and how to potentially get them for free.
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
Learn about what happens when you add Original Medicare and throw in some helpful things like coverage for prescription drugs, vision, hearing and more.
Medicare Part D, Prescription Drug Coverage
Need to know how to get prescription drug coverage? It’s an optional plan, but if you think you will ever need it, be sure to enroll when you are first eligible to keep your premiums lower.
Ten Key Things About Medicare
Check out 10 things that everyone should know as they get ready to enroll.
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)
Medicare Supplement Insurance plans offered by private insurance companies can help pay some of your costs.
Choosing a Plan
Learn more about what you need to know and where to get more information about Medicare.