Medicare 101

5 Reasons to Choose a Medigap Plan

Original Medicare can help cover many of your health-related costs, but not all of them. Luckily, there are other options available that help cover more expenses. Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, helps with those costs that Original Medicare does not.

Medicare and You 2025 the Official Medicare Booklet | MedicareSupplement.com

Download your free copy of Medicare and You 2025, the annual "Medicare for dummies" guidebook from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

What Is IRMAA?

Medicare Preventive Benefits

As a Medicare beneficiary, you may be eligible for a range of preventive health services. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) provides coverage for the following.

Medicare Expert Series: The Potential Impact of Medicare for All on Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare expert John Barkett explains how Medicare for All could impact Medicare beneficiaries

Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)

Medicare supplement insurance, known as Medigap, helps reduce some of the out-of-pocket costs of Original Medicare.

When Can I Switch From Medicare Advantage To Medicare Supplement Insurance?

You can only switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to Original Medicare at certain times.

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What Do Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare) Cover?

Need to know if your medical test or service is covered by Original Medicare? Check out this comprehensive list to find out what Medicare does and does not cover.

What Medicare Does And Does Not Cover

Original Medicare covers a lot, but it doesn't cover everything. Learn more about what Medicare does and does not cover.

Medicare Preventive Benefits

As a Medicare beneficiary, you may be eligible for a range of preventive health services. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) provides coverage for the following.

Does Medicare Cover Mental Health? | Medicare Coverage Advice

Discover what common mental health treatments various Medicare health insurance plans cover, including therapy and prescription medication for depression and anxiety.

Does Medicare Cover Surgery?

Medicare does cover the costs of many types of surgery, as long as they are considered medically necessary.

Does Medicare Cover SilverSneakers?

Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans may cover SilverSneakers, a popular fitness program. Learn more about how to find a plan that covers wellness benefits.