INSURANCE & MEDICARE

Medicare Guides

Get Started With Medicare

About to qualify for Medicare but not sure where to start? This guide shows you the way.

Choose the Right Medicare Plan for You

If you're not sure which plan's the best fit, tap this guide.

Compare Medicare Plans

Learn the key differences between the different plans.

Get Educated on Individual Insurance

Can't get group insurance? Find out about individual insurance options for people 50-plus.

Voices

Ms. Medicare

When Should I Sign Up for Medicare?

By Patricia Barry

Ms. Medicare explains the pluses and minuses of waiting until after age 65.

John Castellani

Opinion: We're in This Together

By John J. Castellani

We have a shared responsibility to improve access to affordable health insurance coverage.

AARP Programs

Divided We Fail

The Divided We Fail effort advances the idea that partisan gridlock should not stand in the way of affordable health care and long-term financial security for all Americans.

Tools

Medicare Interactive Tool

This tool will guide you through the Medicare process.

Benefits QuickLINK

Find out which public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

Medical Disclaimer

All visitors to AARP.org should seek expert medical care and consult their own physicians for any specific health issues. Read this disclaimer in its entirety.

From Prime Time Radio

crowd of people

A new proposed bill would provide universal, private health coverage in the United States.

Bill Novelli

What's the Deal With the Medicare 'Doughnut Hole'?

From Erickson Retirement Home Town Hall Meeting

Video: AARP CEO Bill Novelli explains the prescription-drug coverage gap in Medicare Part D—what it is and how it came about. 
 

doctor checking older patient

Medicare Part B Premiums on Rise

By Patricia Barry

Do private Medicare Advantage plans increase or decrease your costs?

From the Online Community

Group: Insurance and Medicare

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Discuss health coverage and drug plans.
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Group: Health Nuts

Group: Health Nuts
Share strategies for outsmarting the midday yawns.
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From Sit-in to Suing for Health Coverage

By Michelle Diament

A Tennessee man is suing to have his state-run health coverage restored.

Medicare Advantage: Beware the Hard Sell

By Patricia Barry

Some beneficiaries have been duped into buying Medicare Advantage plans.

Uninsured in America

By Jonathan Cohn

Since 2000, the number of uninsured Americans has grown by 5 million. Hard work and money don't guarantee access to affordable health care.

Your Take-Charge Guide to Affordable Health Care

By Russell Wild

Americans fret more about their health care costs than they do about losing a job, paying the mortgage, or becoming a victim of terrorism, according to a recent survey.


AARP Health Benefits

AARP Health Insurance Benefit

Affordable Healthcare? Consider it Done

Insurance & Plans: From Supplemental to Medicare, find the right health insurance plan for you.

Discounts & Savings: Pharmacy, Vision & and even Fitness discounts provide everyday savings for you.

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