First Steps to Understanding Medicare

Learn when and how to enroll in Part A and Part B, explore your choices between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and find out if you qualify for help with your Medicare costs.

Topics

Health Coverage Options
The Basics

1. Know when and how to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B

Enrolling in Medicare at age 65
How Medicare works with insurance based on current work
Original Medicare costs in 2025

Should I enroll in Part B?

This roadmap helps you determine the right time to enroll in Medicare Part B based on your age, employment status, and existing coverage.

Differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Choosing a Part D prescription drug plan
Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigaps)

3. See if you can get help paying Medicare costs

Help with Medicare Part B premium
Help with Medicare prescription drug costs

First Steps to Understanding Medicare

1. Know when and how to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B

Should I enroll in Part B?

2. Choose between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan

3. See if you can get help paying Medicare costs

Glossary Terms

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First Steps to Understanding Medicare

1. Know when and how to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B

Should I enroll in Part B?

2. Choose between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan

3. See if you can get help paying Medicare costs

Glossary Terms

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Related Resources

Original Medicare with a Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage

Medicare Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP)

Medicare Savings Programs Financial Eligibility Guidelines (US)

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