For Consumers

What are my Medicare coverage choices?

There are two main ways to get your Medicare coverage — Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C).

Before you make a decision, you can get local, personalized Medicare counseling from the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA).


Original Medicare


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Medicare Advantage

 

Part B

Doctor and outpatient care

There are gaps in coverage. You may
want to add more insurance

 

Part D

Prescription drug coverage

 

 

You may have other Medicare options

Your Medicare may pay differently if you have other coverage, such as:

  • Employer-related coverage (i.e., retiree plans, COBRA)
  • Health insurance through your employer or your spouse’s employer
  • TRICARE or Department of Veterans Affairs benefits

You may have other options to help pay for Medicare if you are:

  • Low income
  • A member of a tribe or have access through Indian Health Service