Medicare
Enroll in Original Medicare Parts A and B (2024): How to Get Premium Free Hospital Coverage and Start Part B at $174.70 Per Month
Most people think Medicare enrollment is a single chore: circle a date on the calendar, fill out a form, move on with life.
Medicare Part D Extra Help
Social Security Administration subsidy that lowers Medicare Part D prescription drug premiums, deductibles, and copays for people with limited income and resources.
Medicare Savings Programs
State-run programs that pay Medicare premiums and, in some cases, deductibles and coinsurance for low-income beneficiaries.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Comprehensive medical, social, and long-term care services for adults aged 55 and older who are certified as nursing-home eligible but wish to continue living safely in their communities. PACE covers all Medicare and Medicaid services plus additional supports.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) – Free Medicare Fraud Detection and Prevention
Free education, counseling, and assistance to help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. Trained SMP volunteers review Medicare statements with beneficiaries, identify suspicious charges, and assist with reporting—helping to protect both individual beneficiaries and the Medicare Trust Fund from an estimated $60 billion+ in annual fraud.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Free Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers through a nationwide network of trained volunteer counselors. SHIP helps seniors and people with disabilities understand Medicare options, compare plans, enroll in coverage, resolve billing problems, and access cost-saving programs—saving beneficiaries an average of $1,000+ per year in healthcare costs.
Ticket to Work 2025: Try Working Without Losing Benefits
A complete guide to the SSA Ticket to Work program for 2025, including new Trial Work Period limits, SGA thresholds, and how to keep your Medicare.