MEDICARE OPTIONS
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LOOK BEYOND THE FIRST NUMBER
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| Compare | Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage path | Original Medicare or Advantage | How benefits are arranged |
| Care access | Providers, drugs, pharmacies | Your specific care priorities |
| Total cost | Premiums and cost sharing | What you may pay |
| Enrollment | Applicable period and start date | When a change can take effect |
Original Medicare includes Part A and Part B; separate Part D and eligible supplemental coverage may also be considered. Medicare Advantage is a private-plan alternative for Part A and Part B benefits and often includes drug coverage. Compare the complete arrangement, including provider access and cost sharing.
If you are approaching 65, review your current coverage and Part A/Part B status before assuming an enrollment date. If you already have coverage, examine next-year plan notices, provider participation, drug coverage, and costs. Confirm the enrollment rules that apply to your change.
SelectMyPolicy is a private referral service, not Medicare, and does not offer every plan. Providers or agents explain available options; you decide whether to enroll. For information on all your options, use Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or local SHIP counseling.
A FEW THINGS WORTH KNOWING
No. Current coverage, automatic enrollment, and personal circumstances differ. Verify your steps with Medicare.gov or Social Security.
Medigap supplements Original Medicare; it cannot pay a Medicare Advantage plan’s premiums, deductibles, or copayments.
Yes. Check next-year costs, doctors, drug coverage, and benefits; a familiar plan name can come with changed terms.
No. Medigap purchase rights and underwriting protections have separate rules. Check them before changing coverage.
No. Enrollment requires the applicable eligibility, enrollment period, application, and confirmation.
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Reviewed September 10, 2026 · SelectMyPolicy research team
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