Medicare Simplified

If you’re about to join Medicare for the first time, or are already enrolled but need

a refresher, use this guide for a quick overview of all things Medicare.

Medicare Simplified: What You Need To Know

If you’re new to Medicare, there’s lots to learn. Our goal is to make things as simple as possible. To help you get started, we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about Medicare.

Let's start at the beginning: what's Medicare?

Medicare is a federal health insurance program. You can get Medicare if you’re age 65. You can

also get Medicare at age 18 or older if you’re disabled or have end-stage renal disease. The

Medicare program offers basic coverage to help pay for things like doctor visits, hospital stays

and surgeries.

The parts of Medicare

Medicare is broken into four different parts that help cover different services.