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    How to Use Medicare.gov Online

    Navigate the Medicare website to manage your coverage, find plans, and access benefits.

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    How-To Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    7
    Topics covered
    medicare
    health
    government
    insurance
    seniors

    In this guide (7 steps):

    1. 1.Create a Medicare.gov account
    2. 2.View your coverage
    3. 3.Compare plans
    4. 4.Find doctors and providers
    5. 5.Check claims status
    6. 6.Get your Medicare card
    7. 7.Medicare Savings Programs
    1

    Create a Medicare.gov account

    ~15s
    Visit Medicare.gov and click "Log in to your Medicare account." Create a login using Login.gov. You'll need your Medicare number (on your red, white, and blue card), email, and phone.
    2

    View your coverage

    ~15s
    Once logged in, see your current Medicare plan details: Part A (hospital), Part B (medical), Part D (prescription drugs), and any Medicare Advantage plan information.
    3

    Compare plans

    ~15s
    During Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7), use the Plan Finder tool. Enter your medications and preferred pharmacies to see which plans cover your drugs at the lowest cost.
    4

    Find doctors and providers

    ~15s
    Use the "Find providers" tool to search for doctors, hospitals, nursing facilities, and home health agencies that accept Medicare in your area.
    5

    Check claims status

    ~15s
    View your Medicare claims online. See what services were billed, what Medicare paid, and what you owe. Review claims regularly to catch billing errors.
    6

    Get your Medicare card

    ~15s
    Lost your card? You can access a digital version through your Medicare.gov account. You can also request a replacement card be mailed to you.
    7

    Medicare Savings Programs

    ~15s
    If you have limited income, Medicare Savings Programs can help pay premiums, deductibles, and copays. Check eligibility on the Medicare.gov website.

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