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Medicare

AARP’s Medicare experts can help you. We share tips and updates to make your health care costs easier to manage. Find the latest news, educational tools and events here.

About Medicare

AI-powered help from trusted AARP sources.

What is Medicare?

Medicare Plans Explained

What's the right Medicare plan for me?

Can AARP help me enroll in Medicare?

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Advocacy

AARP Wants to Stop Medicare Advantage Upcoding

Billing method allows private plans to boost their revenue

Getting Help

Go to Getting Help

Avoid Common Medicare Enrollment Mistakes

Some errors will set you up for lifelong penalties

Where Can I Find Answers to Medicare Questions?

6 resources for straightforward answers to your most-asked queries

Get Help Paying for Medicare Premiums, Copays

Find out if you qualify for assistance programs or prescription discounts

12 Things Caregivers Need to Know About Medicare

Learn to navigate the system, get the best for your loved one

Tools and Resources

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Medicare Enrollment Guide

Use AARP's customized guide to help you sign up for the first time

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Medicare Q&A Tool

Find quick answers to your top questions about coverage

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Medicare Webinars

Register for live, online events or watch on demand on your schedule

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AARP Advocates for You

Learn how AARP fights for older adults and a better Medicare

Want to Sign Up for Medicare?

5 Steps to Help You Enroll

Get started with Medicare

How to Sign Up at Age 65

9 easy steps to get onboard

Second Chances to Sign Up

Still working? You have options

Financial Help for Medicare

Learn about eligibility, how to apply

Picking Medicare Advantage?

How to compare your options online

Find a Part D Prescription Plan

Get a plan for all your medications

Decipher Medigap's Mysteries

Go step by step to purchase a policy

How to Get Help Enrolling in Medicare

Other resources via phone or online

Member Benefits

Benefits Recommended For You

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AARP Membership

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Medicare and Prescription Drugs

Medicare's Prescription Payment Program

A new way to spread costs over months

Pharmacy Networks Can Lower Your Rx Costs

Similar to some plans' in-network docs

25 Costly Part D Drugs Nearly Double in Price

Recent, brand-name prescriptions on list

64 Part B Drugs Get Cheaper Until March 31

Coinsurance is temporarily lowered

Does Medicare Pay For ...

From acupuncture to yearly physicals, find out what Medicare does, and doesn't pay for

Video Spotlight

What Are the Qualifications for Medicare?

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What's the Difference Between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage?

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What Are the Biggest Mistakes When Signing Up for Medicare?

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