Medicare Compare
Pick the right Medicare plan.
1. Medicare.gov tool
Official. Free at medicare.gov/plan-compare. Add medications and pharmacies.
2. SHIP counselors
Free Medicare counseling by trained volunteers. shiphelp.org.
3. AARP Medicare
aarp.org/medicare has plain-language explainers. AARP-branded plans through UnitedHealthcare.
4. eHealth Medicare
Free private comparison tool. Search by ZIP, see all plans side by side.
5. Open Enrollment
Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year. Switch plans without penalty.
6. Skip pushy salesmen
If a TV commercial or door-knocker pressures you, walk away. Use official tools.
Free help: Call 1-800-MEDICARE. Real people who walk you through choices.