Medicare can be confusing, and choosing the wrong plan can be costly. These are the free, unbiased Medicare resources I point patients and families to, from comparing plans during open enrollment to getting help paying for prescriptions. Share this w...
The official Medicare site to compare plans and see what is covered. Create an account to track claims.
Welcome to Medicare
Medicare Plan Finder to compare drug and Advantage plans side by side. Enter your meds for the best match.
Find a Medicare plan
Sign up for Medicare through Social Security and check your enrollment dates. Mark them on your calendar.
Plan for Medicare
SHIP counselors give free, unbiased one-on-one Medicare help in every state. They don't sell plans.
ShipHelp
Texas HICAP offers free Medicare counseling for Texans. Great help during open enrollment.
Medicare | Texas Health and Human Services
Extra Help can lower prescription drug costs for people with limited income. Apply online in about 30 minutes.
Medicare Part D Extra Help
Medicare Interactive explains Medicare in plain language, with answers to common questions.
Medicare Interactive
NCOA's guide to Medicare basics and avoiding costly mistakes, written for older adults and caregivers.
NCOA Older Adults Health Medicare
Check for programs that help pay for Medicare costs, food and utilities. Takes just a few minutes.
BenefitsCheckUp
Compare doctors, hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies by quality ratings.
Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near You
AARP's Medicare Q&A tool and plain-language guides for people new to Medicare.
Medicare — Resources and Information from AARP
CMS for official Medicare and Medicaid updates and policy changes.
CMS
Medicare's get started guide for people turning 65. Start reading a few months before your birthday.
Get started with Medicare
Social Security's Medicare enrollment page. Sign up during your 7-month window to avoid late penalties.
Plan for Medicare
Texas Medicaid for seniors who may qualify for both programs. Dual coverage can lower costs a lot.
Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
