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Medicare
Find the 2024 Medicare Enrollment Packet here: Medicare Plan Comparison Request Form
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.
January 2024: What’s New in 2024 (English), (Español)
February 2024: Ending Care Appeals (English), (Español)
March 2024: Part D Coverage Phases (English), (Español)
April 2024: Medicare for Federal Employees and Retirees (English), (Español)
May 2024: Preparing for Future Health Care Needs (English), (Español)
June 2024: New To Medicare (English), (Español)
July 2024: Cost Saving Programs (English), (Español)
August 2024: Common Open Enrollment Notices (English), (Español)
September 2024: Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (English), (Español)