Medicare education
Learn Medicare, one step at a time
Short, plain-English guides. No jargon without an explanation.
Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, explained
What each “part” of Medicare covers, in plain English.
5 min read →
Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement
Two common paths. How they differ on cost, doctors, and travel.
6 min read →
Turning 65 checklist
A simple timeline of what to do before and after your 65th birthday.
4 min read →
Working past 65 or leaving employer coverage
When you can delay Medicare, and how to switch when you retire.
5 min read →
Medicare enrollment periods: IEP, AEP, OEP and SEPs
When you can sign up for, or change, Medicare coverage.
5 min read →
Part D drug coverage and Extra Help
How drug plans work and how to get help paying for prescriptions.
4 min read →
Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid (dual eligibility)
State programs that may help pay Medicare costs.
4 min read →
Veterans: VA, TRICARE and Medicare
How military and VA benefits work alongside Medicare.
4 min read →
Common mistakes and late enrollment penalties
Avoid costly, sometimes lifelong, penalties.
4 min read →