Medicare Enrollment

Wondering about Medicare eligibility and what sort of Medicare plan is best for you? We've broken down the different eligibility requirements for each type of Medicare plan below.

Medicare Advantage Enrollment

Read our guide on Medicare Advantage enrollment to learn when you're eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, what time of the year you can apply, and what you'll need to know prior to enrolling.

Medicare Supplement Enrollment

Learn what some of the key differences between Medicare Supplement plans are, when you're eligible to enroll or change Medicare Supplement plans, and some of the key benefits a Medicare Supplement plan can provide.

Original Medicare Enrollment

Learn about Original Medicare enrollment, whether you may be eligible for Medicare before the age of 65, and more.

Read our information on Medicare enrollment options, eligibility and more.

Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage | How Are They Different?

Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people younger than 65 who have a qualifying disability or certain medical...

Medicare Special Enrollment Periods (SEP)

A Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is an enrollment period that takes place outside of the annual Medicare enrollment periods, such as the annual Open Enrollment Period . They are granted to p...

Medicare Advantage Auditing Program to Continue

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be extending its Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audits, which examine the accuracy of payments made to Medicare Advantage plans (M...

Medicare Replacement Plans | Medicare Advantage Plan Options

Medicare Advantage plans are popular Original Medicare replacement options. Unlike Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans are sold by private insurance companies. They provide the same basic...

Renewing Your Medicare Coverage

If you are enrolled in Medicare, you might not need to do anything for a renewal of your Medicare coverage. In many cases, your Medicare coverage will automatically renew each year. There may be...

Here’s What You Should Know About the Medicare Refund Policy

In rare cases, Medicare beneficiaries may need to file a claim for reimbursement. One reason someone may file a reimbursement claim with Medicare is if they paid up-front for services from a healt...

Medicare Advantage HMO vs. PPO Plans: Understanding the Differences

There are several different types of Medicare Advantage plans from which to choose, and two of the most popular kinds are Medicare HMO’s and Medicare PPO’s. Let’s compare these two types of plan...

Medicare.gov Find A Plan | Using the Medicare Plan Finder

Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) is provided by the federal government, and many Medicare beneficiaries are automatically enrolled. But you may want to also consider a Medicare Advantage (P...

What Are Medicare PA forms?

Medicare Part D plans come with prescription drug coverage. Sometimes there are simple additional steps you need to take in order to get your prescription medication filled. Here, you’ll learn a...

Medicare Open Enrollment

The annual Fall Medicare Open Enrollment Period (also called Annual Enrollment Period, or AEP) is October 15 - December 7. During this time, people with Medicare can make changes to their M...