The Medicare Minute
Small lessons. Smarter conversations.
Plain-language guides and questions to help you prepare, review, and understand.
Official Medicare resource
Medicare & You handbook
Keep the official handbook close at hand for information about Medicare coverage, costs, and your rights.
Other formats and languages on Medicare.gov
Getting started
Turning 65: where to begin
A little preparation can make your first Medicare conversation much clearer.
Read the guideCoverage review
Reading your Annual Notice of Change
Give next year's plan changes a careful look before making a decision.
Read the guideEnrollment
When life changes, check your next step
A change in your circumstances deserves a fresh look at the timing.
Read the guidePrescription coverage
Questions to ask about prescription drug costs
Look beyond the premium when discussing your prescription coverage.
Read the guideMedicare basics
Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Understand the two main ways to receive Medicare coverage.
Read the guidePlanning ahead
Five questions that help you prepare
A practical checklist for a more productive Medicare conversation.
Read the guideEnrollment & Elections
Medicare Enrollment Periods Explained
Every window that matters — IEP, AEP, OEP, SEPs, and Medigap guaranteed issue — with 2026 dates and penalty stakes.
Read the guideThese guides provide general education. Your eligibility, enrollment options, and coverage depend on your circumstances and the applicable plan rules.
A clearer next step starts here