5 Steps to Buying a Medigap Policy

AARP Resources
AARP on Medicare
Articles and resources from AARP to help you better understand your Medicare options.

Medicare Interactive Tool 
This tool will guide you through the Medicare process.

Additional Resources
Guide to Health Insurance for People With Medicare: Choosing a Medigap Policy
The guide contains information about Medigap plans, what they cover, and how to choose the best policy.

Medicare Options Compare 
This Web site gives you Information on the insurance companies that sell Medigap policies in your area and the range of premiums they charge.

Medicare Savings Programs
These programs offer information for people with limited income and resources on state programs that pay some or all of the costs of Medicare.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
An important Medicare partner, SHIP offers free one-on-one health insurance counseling for people with Medicare.