Medicare is the federal government-sponsored program that provides health insurance to individuals who are 65 or older who are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, and individuals under the age of 65 who have certain disabilities. Learn about the different “parts” of Medicare, how to get help paying for it, when to sign up and make changes to your coverage, and how to pick the right plan for your needs!
Medicare Basics
These materials will explain the different parts of Medicare, costs, financial assistance programs, and more.
- Quick Guide to Medicare 2026
- Quick Guide to Medicare Basics
- Quick Guide to Medicare Part D
- Quick Guide to Medigap Plans
- Quick Guide to Medicare Savings Programs
- Practical Guide to Cancer Rights for Seniors
- Webinar: Medicare Made Simple: A Guide for First-Time Enrollees (April 2026)
- Webinar: Make the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment – Part 1 (October 2026)
- Webinar: What Should I Know About Medicare- Part 2 (December 2025)
- Animated Video: How to Pick a Medicare Plan (7:52)
- Animated Video: How to Pay for Medicare (5:53)
Medicare Enrollment
- Quick Guide to Health Insurance Transitions
- Quick Guide to Medicare Enrollment Periods
- Checklist: Medicare Initial Enrollment
- Checklist: Medicare Open Enrollment
- How to Use Medicare Plan Finder Video – 2027
- Webinar: Make the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment – Part 1 (October 2026)
- Animated Video: When to Enroll in Medicare (3:43)
- Medicare Comparison Calculator & Worksheet (2022 National Mature Media Award winner)
Prescription Drugs & Medicare
- Checklist: How to Make a Medicare Prescription Drug Exception Request
- Quick Guide to Medicare Part D
- Webinar: Make the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment – Part 1 (October 2026)
- Animated Video: Understanding Medicare Part D (4:58)
- Quick Guide to the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) in 2026
- Recent Medicare Part D Changes (MAPRx Coalition)
- 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment (MAPRx Coalition)
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Patient Guide for 2026 (MAPRx Coalition)
Medicare Appeals
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Blogs & Podcasts
Blogs
- How to Enroll in Medicare Part B After You Turn 65
- Confused About How to Compare Health Insurance or Medicare Plans? Triage Cancer Has You Covered!
- Medicare & IRMAA: Do You Know if it Applies to You?
- Time-Sensitive Information for People with Medicare Who Take Revlimid
- Accessing Medicare During a Natural Disaster
Podcasts
- How to Triage Health Podcast: Medicare 2025: What’s New and How It Affects You
- How to Triage Health Podcast: Medicare Myths, Mistakes, and Must-Knows
State Laws
Understanding state laws related to Medicare is important, because sometimes they provide more protection than federal laws. Our Chart of State Laws will take you through laws related to Medicare in your state.
One-on-one Help (Legal & Financial Navigation)
Triage Cancer has a free Legal & Financial Navigation Program that provides one-on-one assistance on a variety of topics, including Medicare, to empower you to confidently take next steps.
More Medicare Resources
- Find your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Visit TriageCancer.org/StateResources, select your state, then “Health Care,” then “Medicare”
- How to Apply for Medicare Part B During Your Special Enrollment Period (Social Security Administration)
- Deciding Whether to Enroll in Medicare Part A and B When You Turn 65 (CMS)
Information from Medicare.gov
- Medicare.gov
- Medicare: What’s the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan?
- Medicare Fact Sheet: What’s the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan?
- Medicare Postcard: Managing Monthly Drug Costs
- Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap Plans)
- CMS Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home & Other Long-Term Services
- Medicare Coverage of Ambulance Services
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