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Medicare enlightenment
Length: 18:59
Learn more about Original Medicare and its four components: Parts A, B, C and D, for hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage.
The different parts of Medicare
Length: 3:07
Take a deep dive into the different parts of Medicare: Parts A, B, C, and D. Parts A & B are known as Original Medicare. Part C is called Medicare Advantage – a plan that private insurance companies like Blue Shield can offer. And Part D is prescription coverage that can be added to any of the above parts. Learn more so you can create a coverage plan that meets your healthcare needs.
Original Medicare Parts A & B: What’s not covered
Length: 2:25
When learning about Medicare, it’s important to know what’s covered and what’s not. Understand what Original Medicare covers and what additional coverage is available for your other healthcare needs such as vision, hearing, and dental.
When to enroll in Medicare
Length: 3:23
Learning when to enroll in Medicare is one of the most important steps on your Medicare journey. If you miss important deadlines, the start of your coverage may be delayed, and you could pay higher premiums as a result. In this video, you’ll learn about enrollment windows and how to avoid penalties for late enrollment.
Your Medicare coverage choices at a glance
Length: 3:57
When it’s time, you’ll have several Medicare coverage options available: Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage Plan, or a Medicare Supplement (also known as Medigap) coverage. Learn what each plan is, and why you might want to enroll in a certain plan type.
Medicare Advantage Plans – Part C
Length: 2:35
Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, is an “all-in-one” alternative to Original Medicare. Watch this video to explore how a Medicare Advantage Plan may work for you.
Medicare Supplement plans
Length: 2:52
Medicare Supplement, or Medigap plans, help “fill in the gaps” by covering costs that Original Medicare doesn’t—like deductibles, copays, coinsurance and healthy extras like vision1. Learn more about this coverage and how it may work for you.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
Length: 2:42
Medicare Part D helps pay for generic and brand-name drugs not covered by Original Medicare. This video will show you when you might want to add Part D coverage to your plan and how to use it.
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