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Medicare

Resources to help guide you through the complex world of medical insurance.

Overview
Enrollment
Costs
Medicare Advantage

What are Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare and Medicaid: Dual eligibility
What are the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage?
What to know about Medicare and coronavirus testing

Enrollment

When does Medicare coverage start?
When are the Medicare sign-up periods for 2020?
What are the Medicare election periods?
What to know about renewing Medicare plans
How do I check on my Medicare application?
What is the Medicare late enrollment penalty?

Coverage

What does Medicare Part A cover?
What does Medicare Part B cover?
What to know about Medicare Part C
What does Medicare Part D cover?
Does Medicare cover prescription medications?

Costs

What will Medicare cost in 2021?
How much does Medicare Part A cost?
What does Medicare Part B cost?
How much does Medicare Part C cost?
What does Medicare Part D cost?
Medicare Advantage: Monthly costs and more

Surgery

Does Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Does medicare pay for weight loss surgery?
Does Medicare cover gastric bypass?
Does Medicare cover hip replacement?
Does Medicare cover knee replacement?
Does Medicare cover gender reassignment surgery?

Home & hospice care

Does Medicare cover home health aide services?
Does Medicare cover hospice care?
Does Medicare cover dementia care?
Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?
Does Medicare cover long-term care?
Does Medicare cover assisted living?

Further resources

How to change Medicare plans
What is the 'Welcome to Medicare' physical?
Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare supplement plans
At what age do I become eligible for Medicare?
Medicare vs. private insurance: Costs and benefits
Does Medicare cover visits to the doctor?

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