Medicare

Medicare is the official US government insurance program for people aged 65 or older, or younger people with disabilities.

The best place to start your Medicare journey is the official Medicare website, found at Medicare.gov. There, you will be able to research plans, apply for coverage, and discover what’s right for you. If you are brand new to Medicare, they have a helpful section to get you started in the right direction: Which path is right for me?

Video Series

The ADRC of the Lakeshore understands that navigating through Medicare can be quite overwhelming. To help guide you through this process, the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) has created a six-part video series that you can watch at your convenience.

Welcome To Medicare Video Series

Part 1: Enrollment in Medicare
English, Español, Hmong

Part 2: Medicare Basics
English, Español, Hmong

Part 3: Your Coverage Choices, Original Medicare and Medigap
English, Español, Hmong

Part 4: Medicare Advantage Plans
English, Español, Hmong

Part 5: Medicare Part D; SeniorCare; OEP
English, Español, Hmong

Part 6: Limited Income Programs; Fraud Prevention; & Review
English, Español, Hmong

Videos are available in more languages, including ASL, Chinese, and German, at https://gwaar.org/educational-videos-for-medicare-outreach.

If you have further questions after watching the videos, please call the ADRC of the Lakeshore to speak with our Benefit Specialists at 1-877-416-7083.

Medicare Minute
The Medicare Minute provides accurate, up-to-date, and easy to understand information. Please read to learn more about your Medicare benefits.

October 2024: Medicare and Immigration Status (English), (Español)

November 2024: Preventative Care (English), (Español)

December 2024: Adding on to Medicare (English), (Español)

January 2025: What’s New in 2025 (English), (Español)

Departments

Aging and Disability Resource Center

Medicare