Learn about Medicare
Access resources to help you learn how Medicare works
Medicare essentials
Medicare is a government health insurance program for Americans who are age 65 or older
and younger people who have certain disabilities and receive Social Security benefits.
Eligibility & Enrollment
The parts of Medicare
(A, B, C, D, Medicare Supplement)
Working after 65
Learn how Medicare works
If you're getting ready to enroll in Medicare, you'll want to understand the basics. In this video you will learn how Medicare works and what it covers.
More learning resources
Understanding Medicare
Use this free step-by-step guide to learn about the essentials of Medicare. It covers the four parts of Medicare, when to enroll, how to avoid penalties and more.
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