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This is probably the most asked question when investigating Medicare for yourself or a loved one:

Should I choose original Medicare (Part A and Part B) and then also choose a Medigap plan plus a Part D Prescription Drug plan?

or

Should I instead choose a Medicare Advantage plan? In this case, we are assuming an Advantage plan that has prescription drug coverage included and may also have other services such as dental, vision, or hearing also bundled.

The best way to increase your knowledge to better equip yourself to make this very important life decision is to take the full Medicare Basics course from Aging Energized. The 8 lessons in this course provide the information you need to make an informed decision that best meets the needs of you and your family.

You will learn this decision is a very personal one. There are potential lifetime benefits or consequences. 

This is not just a simple financial decision. There are other factors that weigh heavily into the decision. Take...

Get a healthy start to the new year by seeing your doctor for your Medicare yearly wellness visit. It's covered if you've had Medicare Part B for longer than 12 months.

Use this visit to develop or update your personalized prevention plan, to help you stay healthy all year long. Medicare covers this wellness visit once every 12 months.

Don’t pass up the opportunity to work with your doctor to join all of us at Aging Energized to make the coming year our best year of health ever.

Your Medicare Account

Looking for another way to stay on top of your health? If you have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), sign in to your official Medicare account to see a personalized calendar of current and upcoming preventive services. If you don't already have an account, it's free – and easy – to sign up.

If you're in a Medicare Advantage Plan, contact your plan for a list of covered preventive services. Advantage Plans must cover all the same...

Did you know you have a SHIP if you’re over age 65? It’s your Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program. It offers local, personalized counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their caregivers. Each state may call its SHIP by a different name (SHIBA in Oregon or HICAP in California, for example). Visit the SHIP website to find out what SHIP is called in your state and get specific contact info.

This website has other helpful information to assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and their caregivers. Their mission is to help you make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits.