Staying up-to-date on the latest information for Medicare is often challenging. But there are a variety of resources that can help you navigate the process. Access the resources below for helpful information.
Medicare.gov
Call toll-free: 800-MEDICARE or 800-633-4227
TTY users: 877-786-2048.
Access information 24 hours a day, including weekends.
Visit Medicare.gov/publications to view, print or download copies of different Medicare publications.
Part A (Hospital insurance)
Helps cover:
- Inpatient hospital care
- Skilled nursing facility care
- Hospice care
- Home health care
Part B (Medical insurance)
Helps cover:
- Services from doctors and other health care providers
- Outpatient care
- Home health care
- Durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and other equipment)
- Many preventive services (screenings, shots or vaccines and yearly wellness visits)
Part D (Drug coverage)
- Helps cover cost of prescription drugs
- Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage are run by private insurance companies that follow set rules from Medicare
Be proactive and mark your calendar with these important dates.
Today: Compare your current coverage with other options. Visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare.
Oct. 15 to Dec. 7: Change your Medicare health or drug coverage for 2021 if needed.
Jan. 1, 2021: New coverage begins (if you make a change).
Jan. 1 to March 31, 2021: If you are in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can change to a different Medicare Advantage Plan or switch to original Medicare (and join a separate Medicare drug plan) once during this time period.
Visit HealthCare.gov to connect to the Marketplace in your state to learn more.