Medicare Resources You Can Trust
Free educational guides, enrollment checklists, and comparison tools to help you make informed Medicare decisions.
Educational Resources
Simple guides to help you understand Medicare before making a decision. For personalized guidance, a licensed advisor must review your situation.
Medicare 101: The Basics
Understand Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, what each part generally covers, and when you may be able to enroll.
Read guide →Medicare Enrollment Periods
Learn when you may be able to enroll, change plans, or review your coverage based on your situation.
Read guide →Turning 65: Your Medicare Checklist
A simple step-by-step guide to help you prepare for Medicare, including dates, documents, and important questions.
Read guide →Part D and Its Three Stages
Learn how prescription drug coverage works: formularies, preferred pharmacies, and the three coverage stages (the "donut hole" gap was eliminated in 2025).
Read guide →Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap
Compare the general differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement / Medigap. The right option depends on your situation.
Read guide →Extra Help / LIS: Could You Be Eligible?
Learn how Extra Help / LIS may help with certain prescription drug costs, based on income, resources, and program rules.
Read guide →Late Enrollment Penalties
Signing up late for Medicare when you are eligible can add a penalty to your premium — often for life. Learn how the Part A, B, and D penalties generally work and how they are usually avoided.
Read guide →Long-Term Care & PACE
Medicare generally does not pay for long-term custodial care. Learn what may help — Medicaid or long-term care insurance — and how PACE can help some people get care at home instead of a nursing home.
Read guide →Union, VA, Federal & State Employee Coverage
If you have union, retiree, VA, TRICARE, federal (FEHB), or state employee coverage, it can change how and when you take Medicare. Learn what to review before making any change.
Read guide →Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation
After a qualifying hospital stay, Medicare may help pay for short-term skilled nursing or rehab — for a limited time, with rules. Learn what is generally covered and what is not.
Read guide →These resources are for general education only. Plan availability, benefits, costs, networks, medications, and eligibility may vary by county, plan, and individual situation. For a specific review, a licensed advisor must verify your information.
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