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  • Home Medicare Understanding Medicare

    Understanding Medicare

    Questions about Medicare? We can help you get started

    Be confident in your choice of Medicare coverage with HealthSpring.

    Review your Medicare eligibility

    Learn when you are eligible for Medicare or can make a plan switch.

    Check your Medicare eligibility

    How to choose the right Medicare plan

    Read our step-by-step guide to choosing Medicare coverage.

    Review types of Medicare plans

    Find Medicare plans near you

    Compare Medicare plans in your area that fit your budget and health needs.

    Let’s understand the Medicare basics

    How Does Medicare Work?

    Watch this 5-minute video to understand:

    • The different parts of Medicare

    • What each part covers and

    • When you can enroll in the right plan for you


    What Is Medicare Part C?

    Learn about Medicare Advantage

    What Is Medicare Supplement (Medigap)?

    Learn about Medicare Supplement

    What Is Medicare Part D?

    Learn about Medicare Part D

    Medicare coverage and costs explained

    What Is Medicare?

    Read about the four parts of Medicare and what each part covers.

    Understand what Medicare is

    Medicare Costs, Coinsurance and Penalties

    Here’s what you need to know about Medicare costs in 2026.

    Learn about Medicare costs

    Does Medicare Cover Dental?

    Learn how dental care may be covered under the different types of Medicare.

    Dental coverage under Medicare

    Understand when you can switch Medicare plans

    Medicare Advantage (Part C)

    Know the Medicare Advantage enrollment periods and when you can make a plan change.

    Medicare Advantage enrollment

    Medicare Supplement (Medigap)

    Learn when you can apply or change your Medicare Supplement Insurance policy.

    Medicare Supplement enrollment

    Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D)

    Review the different Part D enrollment periods and when you can make a plan change.

    Medicare Part D enrollment

    Not sure where to start? Take our Medicare quiz

    Answer five quick questions about your coverage preferences and we’ll recommend which type of Medicare coverage may be right for you.

    Begin the quiz

    Get Your Free Medicare Decision Guide

    Need more help choosing the Medicare coverage option right for you? Download our free Medicare Decision Guide, which includes:

    • Plan comparison charts

    • Enrollment timelines

    • Shopping tips and more

    Get your guide now

    How Does Medicare Work?

    Get your free Medicare Decision Guide