Understanding Medicare / Medicare Beneficiary Guide
Medicare Beneficiary Guide
A Simple Guide to Reconnect with Medicare or Navigate Benefit Adjustments
Medicare Literacy Made Easy
Your healthcare benefits. Your healthcare goals. Your health partner.
Nothing stays the same forever. There’s no one-size-fits-all Medicare plan, and your needs have likely changed over the past 12 months. The plan you chose last year may not be the best option for next year.
If you are enrolled in some form of Medicare (Part A and/or B, Part C, Part D, or Medicare Supplement), then this guide is for you.
Medicare Beneficiary Guide Articles
Costs, Coverage & Enrollment
Add, change, drop coverage during your enrollment periods. Understand the cost of Medicare and financial assistance programs. Read these guides to find information to help beneficiaries make the most of enrollment and coverage.
Medicare Plan Overview
101: Part A, B, C, D, & MedigapMedicare Enrollment Periods
Don’t miss your enrollment opportunitiesAnnual Enrollment Period
Part C and/or D enrollment for 2022Special Enrollment Period
Enrolling or changes mid-year based on qualifying eventsMedicare Costs
Understand your cost-share responsibilitiesLow Income
Qualify for help with healthcare costs
Notifications, Care & Support
Tips to manage notifications and make the most of information related to your coverage or health.
- Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
Overview of services and costs for those enrolled in Part C and/or Part D - Medicare Summary Notice (MSN)
Overview of services and costs for those enrolled in Original Medicare - Medicare ID Card
101: ID Cards - Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)
Learn about plan changes next year for those enrolled in Part C plan - Talking with Your Doctor
The patient-provider basics - Talking with Your Health Insurance Company
The member-carrier basics for those enrolled in Part C, Part D, or Medigap
Medicare & Employer Health Insurance
For those that have Medicare and an employer-based health insurance plan, read these tips to help you choose health insurance at 65.
- Medicare & Employer Coverage
How does Medicare work with Employer Insurance? - Coordination of Benefits
Which insurance or plan pays first
A Roadmap for a Higher Standard of Benefits
A critical first step to improving your healthcare is choosing a Medicare plan that meets your needs and budget. You should determine what needs you have today (and expect to have in the future), which doctors and specialists you want in your network, and what financial safeguards will protect you from unpredictable healthcare costs. The tasks of finding, understanding, and comparing plans are tough and can leave consumers uncertain if they have the right coverage.
Our goal is to provide the information you need to make confident decisions and take control of your healthcare. GoHealth offers digital resources and personalized benefits counseling — free of charge with no obligation to enroll.
Additional Learning Guides
Medicare Plans Guide
Costs, coverage and enrollment details for each Medicare plan.
Low Income & Medicare Guides
For individuals with a qualifying income status.
Before 65 Guide
Understanding health insurance before age 65, especially when considering early retirement.
A Caregiver's Guide
For those helping a loved one with Medicare.
New to Medicare Guide
Helpful information to get you started with enrolling in Medicare.
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