Medicare basics
To get the most out of Medicare, you need to understand your options. We've laid out your choices here. We also have friendly licensed sales agents that can talk you through your options.
To get the most out of Medicare, you need to understand your options. We've laid out your choices here. We also have friendly licensed sales agents that can talk you through your options.
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Your Medicare options
Choosing how to receive your Medicare benefits
There are two choices when it comes to receiving your coverage.
Medicare Advantage
Original Medicare
This is the federally funded program that provides Medicare Part A and Part B coverage for individuals age 65 or older, and for younger people with certain disabilities.
More about Original MedicareMedicare Supplemental
Medicare Advantage
These are plans offered by private companies that contract with Medicare. They provide the same Part A and Part B coverage as Original Medicare. Many plans also include additional benefits like prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care and hearing exams.
More about Medicare AdvantageYour Medicare options
Choosing how to receive your Medicare benefits
There are two choices when it comes to receiving your coverage.
Original Medicare
This is the federally funded program that provides Medicare Part A and Part B coverage for individuals age 65 or older, and for younger people with certain disabilities.
More about Original MedicareMedicare Advantage
These are plans offered by private companies that contract with Medicare. They provide the same Part A and Part B coverage as Original Medicare. Many plans also include additional benefits like prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care and hearing exams.
More about Medicare AdvantageAdditional coverage for Original Medicare
These additional products can be used with Original Medicare to reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplement (also known as Medigap) is insurance that helps to pay some of the costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover. This will reduce out-of-pocket costs with Original Medicare.
More about Medicare Supplement
Prescription Drug Plan
Most prescription drugs aren't covered by Original Medicare, so many people choose to enroll in a Prescription Drug Plan to reduce their out-of-pocket costs.
More about Prescription Drug Plans
Additional coverage for Original Medicare
These additional products can be used with Original Medicare to reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplement (also known as Medigap) is insurance that helps to pay some of the costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover. This will reduce out-of-pocket costs with Original Medicare.
More about Medicare SupplementPrescription Drug Plan
Prescription Drug Plan
Most prescription drugs aren't covered by Original Medicare, so many people choose to enroll in a Prescription Drug Plan to reduce their out-of-pocket costs.
More about Prescription Drug PlansGot questions?
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