Medicare basics, in plain English.

Before we start

Let's make this simple.

Six short cards, about two minutes, no jargon.

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The basics

What is Medicare Advantage?

A way to get your Medicare coverage through a private plan approved by Medicare, instead of directly through the government. What each plan includes varies, so the details are worth going through one at a time.

How it fits together

The pieces cover different things.

Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D each play a different role. Which combination makes sense depends on your prescriptions, doctors, and budget, not a one-size-fits-all answer.

Worth knowing

Three words that come up a lot.

Timing

Dates that matter.

Enrollment windows open at specific times each year. Missing one doesn't mean losing coverage, but it can mean waiting. Worth knowing before you need to act.

Your turn

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Takes about five minutes, matched to your own situation.