Do you know how to sign up for Medicare at age 65? It starts with your initial enrollment period, which covers the 7 months surrounding your 65th birthday.

How to Sign Up for Medicare at Age 65

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We created the ultimate guide to help you compare Medicare Supplement plans, including what each Medigap plan covers and how Plan G compares to Plan F.

Compare Medicare Supplement Plans

Dental insurance saves you from paying the full cost of dental care yourself. Medicare beneficiaries have a couple of options for dental coverage.

How to Get Dental Coverage if You Have Medicare

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Learn how selling your home may impact your Medicare. Key insights on property sales and their effects on Medicare eligibility and costs.

Will Selling My Home Affect My Medicare?

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Have you recently moved or planning to move?

Find a new Medicare plan in your new ZIP Code. 

What Happens to My Medicare if I Sell My House?

A common question is, does Medicare cover preventive care and the answer is yes, Medicare covers a variety of services proven to detect or prevent disease.

Does Medicare Cover Preventive Care?

Does Medicare Cover Preventive Care, Screenings, & Services?

We're here to guide you through your new plan. Learn how to schedule essential checkups, take advantage of wellness programs, and get the most from your coverage.

Your New Medicare Advantage Plan

Congrats on Your New Medicare Advantage Plan! Now What?

You deserve to know exactly how your insurance policy works. Here’s how to figure out what’s covered before you sign on the dotted line.

9 Questions to Ask Your Medicare Agent

There are lots of Medicare benefits that can help you get healthier, including nutrition counseling, smoking cessation programs, and more.

Get Healthier With Your Medicare Benefits

Medicare Wellness Benefits That Keep You Healthy

Learn about key Medicare Part D changes for 2025, including the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, insulin cost caps, and drug price negotiations to lower prescription costs.

Medicare Part D Changes

Medicare Part D Changes for 2025: What You Need to Know

The Part B premium reduction plan will pay some or all of your monthly premium, but it’s only available with certain Medicare Advantage plans.

Medicare Giveback Program by Zip Code

Ready to find a plan that may include the Part B Giveback Program?

Compare, shop, and enroll in the right Medicare Advantage plan for you.

Is Medicare Part B Benefit Available in My Zip Code?

Adding a dental, vision, and hearing insurance plan can help cover those additional out-of-pocket expenses not covered by Original Medicare.

Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance

The Medicare Grocery Benefit is a quarterly allowance for qualifying items at participating grocery stores – but not all plans offer it.

Medicare Grocery Allowance | What Is the Medicare Grocery Benefit?

Does Medicare cover dental? If you have Original Medicare, the answer is no. But the majority of Medicare Advantage plans may help pay for routine dental care.

Does Medicare Cover Dental?

Ready to find a plan that may include dental benefits?

Does Medicare Cover Dental? How Seniors Can Get Dental

If you have Medicare Parts B and D, most supplies and services you need to help prevent, treat, and maintain diabetes are covered, including insulin and durable medical equipment.

Does Medicare Cover Diabetes?

Find a Medicare plan that may cover diabetes

Many Medicare Advantage plans' benefits include Flex Cards that can be used for many approved healthcare items.

How Can I Get a Flex Card?

Have you scheduled a call with a licensed insurance agent? It will go quickly and smoothly if you gather a few items first, like your Medicare card.

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

What is Medicare creditable coverage? Basically, coverage that is as good as and costs about the same as what you get with Original Medicare is creditable.

Medicare Creditable Coverage | What to know in 2025

Optimize your Medicare Part D plan. Learn about formularies, saving money, and accessing extra help during Open Enrollment and beyond. Make informed decisions for your prescription drug coverage.

How to Make the Most of Your Part D Plan

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ends on December 7. If you miss it, though, you may still be able to make changes to your coverage for next year.

What Happens if You Miss Medicare Annual Enrollment?

Medigap and Medicare Advantage are both ways to expand your Medicare coverage. These plans are very different, and each offers unique pros and cons.

Is it Better to Have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

Compare, shop, and enroll in the right plan for you.

Medicare Advantage plans: What are the pros?

Medicare can now negotiate prescription drug prices. It's one of several key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act to help lower healthcare costs.

Medicare Names First 10 Drugs for Price Negotiation

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Using a Medicare enrollment checklist helps ensure you get the best plan for your unique needs. It includes checking the network, drug formulary, and costs.

Medicare Enrollment Checklist

Medicare Enrollment Checklist: The Best Plan for Your Needs

Your Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plan send you an Annual Notice of Change every fall to help determine whether your plan will work for you next year.

Medicare Annual Notice of Change Letter

The Annual Notice of Change Makes Annual Enrollment Easier

You have a new dual special needs plan, now what? We'll help you understand your new benefits and explain how you can make the most of your DSNP plan.

About Your New Dual Special Needs Plan

What You Need to Know About Your New Dual Special Needs Plan

Medicare Part B covers a number of immunizations at 100%, including the flu shot, pneumococcal vaccine, and the COVID-19 vaccine.

Does Medicare Cover Immunizations?

Which vaccines does Medicare Part B cover?

Which vaccines does Medicare Part D cover?

Does Medicare cover the COVID-19 vaccine?

Do other Medicare plans cover immunizations?

What immunizations are recommended for people ages 65 and older?

A cancer, heart attack, and stroke insurance plan can cover those out-of-pocket expenses not covered by Medicare.

Cancer, Heart Attack, Stroke, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Signing up for Medicare through Social Security is fast and easy. Most people only need a few pieces of information and around 10 minutes.

How to Sign Up for Medicare in 2025

Extra Help is a Medicare program that helps pay for a variety of Part D prescription drug costs for people who have limited income and resources.

How to Apply for Medicare Extra Help

Medicare costs, including premiums and copayments, can sometimes be tax deductible. Find out the details so you can save more during tax season.

Is Medicare Tax Deductible? What to Know in 2025

Learn more about Medicare, like how to enroll and what benefits you may have.

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As you get older, you probably find you already have most of the things you need. That’s why regifting can be a great option — if it’s done the right way.

The Art of Regifting

The only way to get SilverSneakers, the fitness program designed for the 65+ crowd, is to join a Medicare Advantage plan that covers the program.

What Are the SilverSneakers Age Eligibility Requirements?

What Are the SilverSneakers Eligibility Requirements?

You’ve decided to cut the cable cord. Now what? Here are some tips on deciding the best streaming services for you—and how to get them for the best price.

Saving Money on TV Streaming

Cut the Cable: Saving Money on TV Streaming

Retirement coaches assist in a range of decisions, from finances to behavior. They often act as life coaches for people entering their retirement years.

Do You Need a Retirement Coach?

Over 90% of people fail to achieve their New Year's resolutions. You can be one of the successful ones by setting SMART goals and changing your thinking.

8 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Years Resolutions

More than half of workers aged 50+ will be fired at least once before they retire. And looking for work after age 50 is the WORST. So, what can you do?

Getting Fired Before Retirement

Getting Fired Before Retirement: What Happens Next?

Creating your online Social Security account is fast and easy. It's how you change contact information, check benefits, and more.

Creating Your Online Social Security Account

UV rays are strong, so make your defense stronger. Here’s how to stay safe in the sun with the right protection, from sunscreen to weather awareness.

6 Ways to Stay Safe in the Sun

Pets offer numerous benefits besides being cute. They can promote socializing, improve health, and give a sense of purpose for older adults.

Five reasons to get a pet when you retire

Five Reasons To Get a Pet When You Retire

Are you wondering whether knee replacement surgery is right for you? Here’s everything that you should know if you’re considering it.

Knee Replacement Should You Go Under the Knife

If you have a lot of photos on your phone or in your house, it can be hard to know what to do with them all. Here are some tips to help you get organized.

What to Do When You Have too Many Photos

What to Do When You’re Drowning in Photos

More and more of us are holding back on travel plans because of worries about cost. But there are plenty of ways to explore the world on a retirement budget.

8 Ways to Travel on the Cheap

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