Medicare Videos
Short, plain-language Medicare videos, grouped by topic — each one paired with the guide that goes deeper.
Medicare Basics
All about Medicare Basics
2:31Hospital Status: Observation vs. Admitted & Your Nursing Home Bill
Read the guide: Hospital Observation vs. Admission: Your Nursing Home Bill
2:34Home Health Care: Who Qualifies & What Medicare Covers?
Read the guide: Medicare Home Health Care: What's Covered at Home?
2:29Does Medicare Cover Dental, Vision, & Hearing? Original Medicare vs. Advantage
Read the guide: Dental, Vision, and Hearing: Original Medicare vs. Advantage Coverage
2:55Hospital Status: Observation vs. Admitted, Your Nursing-Home Bill
Read the guide: Hospital Observation vs. Admission: Your Nursing Home Bill
3:04Home Health Care: Who Qualifies? What Medicare Covers at Home?
Read the guide: Medicare Home Health Care: What's Covered at Home?
1:44Medicare Hospice Benefit: How it Works, Coverage, & Your Rights
Read the guide: How the Medicare Hospice Benefit Works
2:10Doctor Doesn't Take Medicare? Options When Your Physician Opts Out
1:27Welcome to Medicare visit: Part B preventive care explained
Read the guide: Welcome to Medicare Visit & Part B Preventive Coverage
1:51Medicare Travel: US and International Coverage Questions Answered
Read the guide: Medicare Away From Home: Travel Coverage in the US and Abroad
1:40What Medicare Part B Covers: Doctor Visits, Outpatient Care, & More
Read the guide: What Medicare Part B Covers: Doctor Visits and More
1:23First Month with Medicare: 3 Essential Steps for New Beneficiaries
Read the guide: Starting Medicare: Essential Steps for Your First Month
0:39What Medicare Part B Covers for Doctor Visits & Outpatient Care?
0:47Starting Medicare: 3 Essential Steps for New Beneficiaries
1:31New to Medicare? Essential First Steps for Beneficiaries
1:17Medicare Parts A, B, C, D Explained: Your 60-Second Map to Coverage
1:16Medicare vs. Medicaid: Understanding Key Differences & Eligibility
2:21Turning 65? Your Comprehensive Medicare Enrollment Checklist Explained
0:39Starting Medicare: 3 Essential Steps for New Beneficiaries
0:32Turning 65? Your Comprehensive Medicare Enrollment Checklist Explained
1:24Medicare Parts A, B, C, D: Understanding Your Coverage Options
1:073 Essential Steps for New Medicare Beneficiaries: Understand Your Options & Coverage
2:16What are Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D explained in 60 seconds?
Medicare Advantage
All about Medicare Advantage
1:05HMO, PPO, PFFS, MSA: Which Medicare Advantage Plan Fits Your Doctor Visits?
Read the guide: HMO, PPO, PFFS, MSA: How Each Medicare Advantage Plan Type Works
1:46Does Medicare Advantage Replace Original Medicare? What You Keep
1:36How to Read Your Medicare Plan's Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)
Read the guide: Your Medicare ANOC for 2027: What Changes to Look For
1:24My Medicare Advantage Plan is Ending: Deadlines, What Happens, Medigap Rights
1:46Medicare Star Ratings: What do 5 stars measure, and what they don't?
Read the guide: Medicare Star Ratings: What 5 Stars Means for Your Plan
2:09Prior Authorization Changes 2026: What to Know & How to Appeal a Denial
Read the guide: Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization in 2026: Rules and Denials
1:34Verifying Doctor Networks: Ensure Your Providers Are In-Network Before Medicare Enrollment
Read the guide: Verifying Your Doctors in a Medicare Advantage Plan Network
1:45Why a $0 Premium Medicare Advantage Plan Isn't Actually Free
Read the guide: Why '$0 Premium' Medicare Advantage Isn't Truly Free
0:58Who Should Not Pick a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Read the guide: When a Medicare Advantage Plan Might Not Be Your Top Choice
2:19Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Which Plan Works for You?
Read the guide: Choosing Your Medicare Path: Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage
0:26Medicare Advantage: What are HMO and PPO plans?
0:27Medicare Star Ratings Explained: Understanding What a 5-Star Plan Offers
2:30Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: The Real Trade-Offs
0:36Understanding "Zero Premium" Medicare Plans: Hidden Costs You Should Know
Part D Prescription
All about Part D Prescription
1:46Pharmacy price changes? Preferred vs. standard pharmacies & mail order.
1:33Part D Late Enrollment Penalty: How Is It Calculated?
Read the guide: Medicare Part D: Avoiding Late Enrollment Penalties
1:41Does Medicare Part B or D pay for my drugs, infusions, insulin, vaccines?
Read the guide: Medicare Part B or Part D: Which Pays for Your Drugs?
1:29Medicare Part D Drug Tiers: How Formularies Work for Your Medications
1:17Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Spreading Drug Costs Throughout the Year
Read the guide: Managing High Drug Costs: The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
0:52How Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Works in 2026
Enrollment Periods
All about Enrollment Periods
1:38Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: 1 change you can make
Read the guide: Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: Your January-March Choices
2:07Annual Enrollment Period: What Medicare Changes You Can Make
Read the guide: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: What You Can Change
1:08Understanding Your Medigap Open Enrollment Period: A 6-Month Window Explained
Read the guide: Your One-Time Medigap Open Enrollment: Why This 6-Month Window Matters
1:06How to Sign Up for Medicare: SSA.gov Enrollment Walkthrough
Read the guide: Your Guide to Signing Up for Medicare: A Step-by-Step Approach
1:28Enroll in Medicare: SSA.gov Steps & What You Need
Read the guide: Your Guide to Signing Up for Medicare: A Step-by-Step Approach
1:09Your Initial Enrollment Period: When Does It Start?
Read the guide: Understanding Your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)
Costs & Savings
All about Costs & Savings
1:21Medigap Premiums Explained: Attained-Age, Issue-Age, & Community-Rated Pricing
Read the guide: Why Did My Medigap Premium Increase? Understanding Rating Methods
1:08Unlock Medicare Savings Programs: State Benefits for Lower Healthcare Costs
Read the guide: Medicare Savings Programs: Help with Costs You Might Be Missing
1:30Medicare Extra Help (LIS) Explained: Eligibility & Value for Prescription Costs
Read the guide: Extra Help (LIS): Do You Qualify, and Its Value
1:28IRMAA: Why Some Pay More for Medicare Part B and D Premiums
Read the guide: Navigating IRMAA: Why Some Pay More for Medicare Part B and Part D
2:18Medicare Costs 2026: Premiums, Deductibles, Surcharges Explained
Read the guide: Understanding Your 2026 Medicare Costs: Premiums, Deductibles, and More
2:17Medicare Costs 2026: Premiums, Deductibles, and Coinsurance Explained
1:35Reduce Medicare Expenses: Strategies to Lower Your Costs While Maintaining Coverage
0:53Medicare Savings Programs Explained: Reduce Healthcare Costs for Low-Income Beneficiaries
0:52Medicare Out-of-Pocket Max Explained: What It Covers & What It Doesn't Include
Eligibility
All about Eligibility
1:22Retiree Coverage & Open Enrollment: Checking Your Options
1:17Spouse under 65: Covering your household until they're Medicare eligible
1:34Medicare Special Needs Plans: Do I qualify for D-SNP, C-SNP, or I-SNP?
1:48Medigap Medical Underwriting: Switching Plans After Initial Enrollment
Read the guide: Medical Underwriting for Medigap: What Happens When You Switch Later?
0:41Medicare for Disability Under 65: Enrollment & Eligibility Explained
2:11Still Working at 65: When Delaying Medicare Enrollment Makes Sense (Employer Coverage & HSA)
Read the guide: Working Past 65? When to Delay Medicare Enrollment
0:31Still working at 65? Skipping Medicare Part B explained
State Resources
All about State Resources
1:16Moving with Medicare: What Transfers and What Does Not?
1:24Medigap Birthday Rule: States Allowing Easy Switching Without Health Questions
Read the guide: The Medigap Birthday Rule: Switching Plans Without Health Questions
Life at 65
All about Life at 65
2:24Medicare and Social Security: Decisions at 65, 67, and 70 Explained
1:22Medicare Scams: Identify Real vs. Fake Callers During Open Enrollment
Read the guide: Medicare Scams: Identifying Legitimate Calls During Enrollment
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