Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and certain people with a disability. Medicare can be complicated, but not knowing the basics and when to enroll can lead to increased costs and missed opportunities.
When you become eligible for Medicare, you must decide whether to get your health care benefits through Original Medicare or a Medicare health plan.
There are two types of Medicare health plans, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Cost Plans. Cost Plans are only available to some Minnesota Counties.
When making your decision, consider:
