Medicare Articles

Medicare Advantage

Guides for comparing Medicare Advantage networks, copays, drug coverage, extra benefits, and yearly plan changes.

Medicare Advantage plan comparison guide
Notebook, stethoscope, glasses, and medication organizers prepared for a health coverage review

Latest Article

Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization: What to Check Before You Enroll

Understand how Medicare Advantage prior authorization works, what to ask about your care and prescriptions, and how to compare plan rules before enrolling.

Read article
Person comparing two plain plan folders at a home table

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage Star Ratings: How to Use Them

Learn what Medicare Advantage Star Ratings measure, what they cannot tell you, and how to use them when comparing plans.

Read article
Plan folder, prescription bottle, glasses, and notebook on a kitchen table

Medicare Advantage

Why Medicare Advantage Plans Can Be Bad for Some People

Understand the Medicare Advantage tradeoffs that can make a plan a poor fit, including networks, prior authorization, costs, prescriptions, and travel.

Read article
Older couple comparing health plan materials, prescriptions, and notes at their kitchen table

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage HMO vs PPO: What to Compare

HMO vs. PPO Medicare Advantage: compare networks, referrals, out-of-network costs, doctors, prescriptions, and travel before enrolling.

Read article
A January calendar, plan folder, glasses, and prescription bottles arranged for a Medicare coverage review

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: What You Can Do

Already in Medicare Advantage? Learn what you can change from January 1 through March 31, what to check first, and when coverage starts.

Read article
Can You Change Medicare Advantage Plans?

Medicare Advantage

Can You Change Medicare Advantage Plans?

Yes, but only during certain enrollment periods or when you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Learn what to check before changing Medicare Advantage plans.

Read article
How to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans

Medicare Advantage

How to Compare Medicare Advantage Plans

Compare Medicare Advantage plans by checking doctors, hospitals, prescriptions, copays, out-of-pocket limits, networks, and plan rules before enrolling.

Read article
Medicare Advantage Plans Explained Clearly

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage Plans Explained Clearly

Understand how Medicare Advantage works, including networks, prescription coverage, costs, extra benefits, and how it compares with Original Medicare.

Read article