Now you have the information at your fingertips when you need it. Review the different Medicare options available to you including cost, coverage and more. You can also do a side-by-side comparison of the different plans available in your area to see which one best fits your needs.
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Need help with Medicare?
- Looking for a new Medicare Advantage plan?
- Do you want to see a primary care doctor or specialists in our network?
- Need help just figuring it out?
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Talk to an agent
An agent can:
- Meet with you one-on-one.
- Answer your questions and explain how Medicare works.
- Show you how to contact the Social Security office to enroll in Medicare.
- Talk with you about your current plan and what it covers.
- Help you keep your doctor and network you know and trust.
There is no obligation to enroll. Bilingual insurance agents are also available.
Contact Medicare to learn about plans
You can also contact Medicare to learn about plans:
- Visit medicare.gov.
- Call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Download a brochure: Medicare at-a-glance
Top 10 Medicare facts
- Be sure you’re covered by the time you turn 65. Sign up during your initial enrollment period. It starts three months before your birthday month, and ends three months after your birthday month.
- Medicare is divided into three parts: Part A, Part B and Part D.
- Original Medicare (Part A and B) is offered through the federal government.
- Original Medicare is the same across the United States.
- Part C, known as Medicare Advantage, is a combination of Part A and B.
- Part D covers prescription drugs.
- Medicare Advantage (Part C) and prescription drug (Part D) plans are offered by private insurance companies.
- Medicare Advantage (Part C) and prescription drug (Part D) plans may be offered only in certain counties, states or regions.
- MediGap, also called a Medicare Supplemental plan, can help pay for costs that Original Medicare doesn’t pay.
- You have a lot of choices. But you don't have to figure it out on your own. With help, you can find a plan that’s right for you.
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* A representative from Optum Sales Support Center can connect you with a licensed insurance agent in your area to review your health insurance plan options.
Optum Sales Support Center connects Medicare beneficiaries with resources including licensed insurance agents that sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans.