Your Medicare coverage choices
Learn about the basic parts of Medicare (Part A, Part B) also called Original Medicare and the different ways you can get Medicare health coverage like through a Medicare Advantage Plan.
When & how to sign up for Part A & Part B
Find out how to get Part A and Part B: some people get Medicare automatically, but some don't and may need to sign up.
How to get drug coverage
Read about the 2 ways to get Medicare drug coverage–it's available to everyone.
When can I join a health or drug plan?
There are specific times when you can sign up or change your health or drug coverage.
About Medicare health plans
Learn more about other options for getting your Medicare coverage.
Apply for Medicare online
Apply online for Medicare on Social Security's website.
Find health & drug plans
Find and compare drug plans, health plans, and Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies.
Find & compare doctors, plans, hospitals, suppliers, & other providers
Find and compare hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, suppliers, and dialysis facilities.
Share the news. Share the health!
Tell your friends and family with Medicare about the difference these benefits can make.