Medicare basics
Medicare Made Clear®, brought to you by UnitedHealthcare, is your simple guide to a complex subject.
These pages will help you learn everything you need to know about Medicare, from plan types to enrollment.
Medicare plan types
Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Part D and more
Medicare coverage options
What each plan type does, and how they can work together
Medicare benefits
What different plans cover, from doctor visits to drugs
Medicare costs
What you can expect to pay with different plan types
Medicare eligibility
The three ways you can qualify for Medicare
Medicare enrollment and changing plans
When and how to enroll in a Medicare plan
Beyond the basics
The sections above should tell you most of what you need to know about Medicare.
If you want to learn more, here are some resources you can check.
Common questions about Medicare
Definitions for words and phrases used in Medicare
Recent changes to Medicare
Read about health care and aging, tips for living well and more
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