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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 16, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use the Medicare Website and App

    Access your Medicare information, check coverage, view claims, and find doctors using Medicare.gov and the app.

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    Category
    Health & Wellness Tech
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    medicare
    medicare.gov
    health insurance
    government
    seniors

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Create a Medicare.gov account
    2. 2.View your coverage and claims
    3. 3.Find Medicare-approved doctors
    4. 4.Compare drug plans using Plan Finder
    5. 5.Download the Medicare app
    1

    Create a Medicare.gov account

    ~16s
    Go to medicare.gov and click "Log in / Create account." You will create a Login.gov account (the government's secure login system). Enter your email, create a password, and verify your identity. You will then link it to your Medicare number from your red, white, and blue Medicare card.
    2

    View your coverage and claims

    ~15s
    Once logged in, click "My Medicare" to see your current coverage — Part A (hospital), Part B (medical), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (drug coverage). Click "Claims" to see recent Medicare claims filed by your doctors and what was paid.
    3

    Find Medicare-approved doctors

    ~15s
    Click "Find care" and search for doctors, hospitals, or other providers near you. The tool shows whether they accept Medicare and their quality ratings. You can search by specialty, location, or provider name.
    4

    Compare drug plans using Plan Finder

    ~15s
    Click "Find health and drug plans" to use the Medicare Plan Finder. Enter your drugs and pharmacy to compare Part D drug plans by cost. This tool can help you find a plan that covers your medications at the lowest price.
    5

    Download the Medicare app

    ~15s
    Search for "What's covered" in the App Store or Google Play and download the free official Medicare app. It lets you quickly check whether a specific service or item is covered by Medicare before your appointment.

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    Medicare.gov is the official website for your Medicare health insurance, and the free app helps you understand your benefits on the go. Creating a Medicare account online lets you view your coverage, see claims that have been filed, find Medicare-approved doctors and facilities, and compare drug plans — all without calling Medicare's often-busy phone line.

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