Medicare Basics: Articles explaining more about Medicare

Page last updated on: 5/20/25

We know Medicare can be confusing, and we'd like to make it easier for you with these knowledge articles. Learn more about what Medicare is, what each "part" offers and how to choose what's right for you.

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Medicare Part A offers hospital insurance coverage. Learn more about Medicare Part A to enroll on time & start receiving benefits as soon as you're eligible.

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New to Medicare? Learn what Part B covers, if you need it, how to apply and avoid penalties. Priority Health makes it easy—start your journey today!

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Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) combines hospital and medical coverage with extra benefits like dental and vision. Learn what it covers and how it works.

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Medicare Part D helps cover prescription drugs not included in Parts A or B. Learn how it works, what it costs and how to avoid penalties.

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See details about Michigan's best Medicare Supplement plans. Find out what a Medigap plan is, how it works and why it's different from a Medicare Advantage plan.

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Ready to enroll? Priority Health makes it easy for you to find out when to apply for Medicare and if you're eligible to apply for Medicare insurance plans.

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Priority Health provides your Medicare insurance options at a glance. View a summary of each plan, the costs and benefits.

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Priority Health explains the difference between Medicare HMO-POS & PPO plans and what benefits each network provides. Find out what's right for you.

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Priority Health Medicare Advantage plans have healthy extras or benefits and tools that can help you eat healthier and exercise more often.

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Priority Health Medicare plans have a 4.5-star rating. When comparing Medicare health plans, you should consider star power, as well as costs and coverage.

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Want Medicare, but are already receiving coverage from other federal health plans? We walk you through what you can pair with Medicare and Medigap plans.

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