Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that covers millions of older adults and people with disabilities. Medicare has four parts – Parts A, B, C and D.

Click here to learn more about the different parts of Medicare and your options for coverage.

Common Medicare myths

Many people believe things about Medicare that simply aren’t true. Some think it’s completely free, but some parts of it cost money. Others believe Medicare covers long-term care in nursing homes, but it usually doesn’t. And some don't realize that signing up late can lead to penalties. To help clear things up, Minnesota Aging Pathways created a PDF with ten common Medicare myths. You can download and print it to learn what’s true and what’s not.

Do you have questions about Medicare?

If you have questions about Medicare, start by visiting Medicare.gov. The website has easy-to-understand information about Medicare plans, what’s covered and how to sign up. You can also call Medicare at 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227), or TTY users can dial 877-486-2048.

If you want more help or need answers about Minnesota options, call Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800-333-2433. We’re available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Minnesota Aging Pathways is Minnesota’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and offers free, unbiased  help with your Medicare choices.