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Page last updated on: 4/23/25

We’ve put together 3 lessons that go over the basics of Medicare so you can understand how to get the most of your Medicare plan.

Medicare Explained lessons

What do I need to know about Medicare Parts A & B?

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What coverage do I get with Medicare Parts C and D and Medigap?

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How do I decide which type of plan I want?

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Extra credit: Learn when to enroll in Medicare and more

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Understanding Medicare video series

Want a quick overview of how Medicare works? Watch our video series.

Medicare knowledge articles

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