MyMedicare.gov

Setup

1. Go to medicare.gov.
2. Click "Create Account".
3. Verify with Login.gov or ID.me.
4. Need: Medicare number, Part B enrollment date.
5. Set up 2FA.

What you can do

• See claims (what was billed).
• Order replacement Medicare card.
• See coverage details.
• Compare Part D drug plans.
• Compare Medicare Advantage plans.
• Find doctors / hospitals + ratings.
• Track preventive care due.
• Print summary for tax records.

Care Compare tool

• medicare.gov/care-compare — best part of site.
• Hospital ratings (1-5 stars).
• Nursing home star ratings.
• Dialysis facility comparison.
• Hospice provider info.
• Doctor + clinician ratings.
• Always check before choosing.

Plan Finder annually

1. Every October-December — review Part D + Advantage plans.
2. Plan Finder shows which covers YOUR exact medications.
3. Compare total annual cost.
4. Switch during AEP if cheaper plan exists.
5. Many seniors save $200-1,000/year by switching plans.