Medicare 101

Extra Help From Medicare for Prescription Drug Costs

The Medicare Extra Help program helps people with limited financial resources pay for their Part D prescription drug coverage. Learn more about how to apply.

Understanding PDPs

Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) and Medicare Supplement Insurance plans do not provide coverage for prescription drugs.

States with required Medigap options for under-65 beneficiaries

Medigap plans are available to Medicare beneficiaries under the age of 65. However, your state determines if you have guaranteed access to a Medigap plan.

What is SilverSneakers?

SilverSneakers is a wellness program for senior citizens. It is included in some Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement insurance plans.

Retirement Health Insurance Options | MedicareSupplement.com

Medicare and Medigap plans are common retirement health insurance options for people over 65. Learn more about Medicare health coverage and other insurance options such as VA benefits and Medicaid.

What Are Reasons for Medigap Cancellation?

Insurers can cancel your Medigap plan because of unpaid premiums or other more uncommon reasons. Medigap plans are usually guaranteed renewable.

How Does Obamacare Affect Medigap?

Obamacare made minimal changes to Medigap plans, but it did significantly affect Original Medicare.

You Need Medicare to Buy Medigap

You need Medicare to buy a Medicare Supplement insurance plan (also called Medigap). Follow the Medicare enrollment process before applying for a Medigap policy.

When is the Medicare Supplement open enrollment period (OEP)?

Your Medigap open enrollment period happens only once. It is 6 months long and begins when you are both 65 and enrolled in Original Medicare.

What Is a Guaranteed Issue Right?

A guaranteed issue right allows you to buy a Medigap policy from an insurance company without any consideration for your preexisting health conditions.

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Resource Center

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Does Medicare Cover Surgery?

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

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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.

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Does Medicare Cover Medicine?

Medicare offers some coverage for medication and prescription drugs. Find out if the medicine you need may be covered.

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Does Medicare Cover Vision?

Do you have Medicare? And are you experiencing vision problems? Here's how you might be covered.

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