Medicare Resources — Official Links, Glossary & Checklists

The official U.S. Medicare website. Compare plans, check coverage, manage your account, and find official publications.

Compare Medicare Advantage, Part D drug plans, and Medigap policies available in your ZIP code. The most important tool for plan shopping.

The official annual Medicare handbook. Updated each fall with current costs, coverage details, and enrollment information.

Compare Medigap supplemental insurance plans available in your area directly on Medicare.gov — see standardized benefits, premiums, and insurers side by side.

Official CMS guide to Medicare Supplement (Medigap) insurance — covers plan types, what's covered, how to compare policies, and your rights as a beneficiary. March 2026 edition.

Enroll in Medicare Parts A and B, check your eligibility, and manage Social Security benefits that affect your Medicare.

Find your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor. Free, unbiased Medicare help — no sales, no commissions.

The official Medicare helpline. Available 24/7 for questions about coverage, enrollment, billing, and to report fraud.

Apply for Extra Help to reduce Part D drug costs if you have limited income and resources. Could save $5,000+ per year.

State programs that help pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copays for people with limited income.

Spread your out-of-pocket drug costs across the year in monthly installments instead of paying large amounts at once.

Official Medicare guidance on what happens to your coverage when you move to a new state — including how to find new plans and use your Special Enrollment Period.

Understand your rights to appeal Medicare coverage decisions, file grievances, and request reviews of denied claims.

Report suspected Medicare fraud, waste, or abuse to the HHS Office of Inspector General.