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Your Guide to Medicare

Understanding the plans and the enrollment process

Finding Care and Information

Medicare Advantage Plans Adding Benefits for 2020

Nontraditional services ranging from nutrition visits to carpet cleaning could be covered

Need a Doctor or Hospital? Medicare Has Tools to Help

Websites to help you compare quality, availability of providers and services

How to Combine Medicare and Medicaid to Save Money

Becoming a ‘dual eligible’ can help older Americans pay those costly out-of-pocket fees

What Services and Treatments Will Medicare Not Cover?

You’ll need to plan ahead to pay for some common medical expenses

Medicare Expands Telehealth in Response to Outbreak

Virtual doctor visits limit exposure risk, slow the spread of coronavirus

Tools and Resources

Medicare for Dummies — Get the Benefits You Deserve

In 'Medicare for Dummies,' AARP’s Medicare expert helps you navigate the confusing maze

How Much Do You Know About Medicare?

Take this quiz and discover how knowledgeable you are about the health insurance program

Helpful Resources for Understanding Medicare

The system is complicated, but there is help available online and by phone

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