Learn about Medicare

Whether you are becoming eligible for Medicare soon or you already have a Medicare plan and are thinking about changing your coverage, these resources will help.

Attend a "Prepare for Medicare" meeting
One of the best ways to learn about Medicare and our plans is to attend a free meeting.
» find a meeting near you  

 
Compare plans
See a side-by-side comparison of our most popular plans and learn how to choose the plan that best fits your needs.
» compare 2013 plans
» 2013 plans guide (PDF)

Watch videos
Get an introduction to Medicare, learn about the different types of plans, and see what plans are available from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus.

Browse FAQs
Find answers to questions about plan types, eligibility, enrollment, travel coverage, prescription drug coverage and provider networks.
» see FAQs

Learn about the Medicare program
Get information about Original Medicare, the different types of Medicare health and prescription drug plans and how they can work together to meet your needs.
» Map to Medicare guide (PDF)
» Basics of Medicare