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Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You

What to look for in choosing your Medicare plan – the costs, benefits, choice of doctors, and the quality of the plan.

Comparison Chart: Key Differences Among the Medicare Plans

To help you choose the Medicare plan that’s right for you, AARP charts their key differences.

Getting Started with Medicare

AARP explains Medicare – who is eligible, when you can get it, and how to sign up.

How to Appeal: What to Do if Your Medicare Plan Won’t Pay

AARP outlines the appeals process under the Original Medicare Plan and Medicare + Choice Plans.

Medicare Plan Choices

AARP explains the Medicare plans: the Original Medicare Plan, Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, PPOs, and PFFSs), and Prescription Drug Plans.

Original Medicare: Doctor, Home Health and Preventive Care

Medicare Part B helps pay for doctor, home health and preventive care.

Original Medicare: Getting Care in a Hospital, Nursing Home, at Home and with Hospice

Medicare Part A covers hospital, nursing home, at home and hospice care. Here’s what you pay and what Medicare pays.

Original Medicare: What Doctors Can Charge

Does your doctor accept Medicare assignment? AARP explains what your doctor can charge you under Medicare.

Your Medicare Rights

AARP explains your rights under Medicare.

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