When to sign up
Key dates and windows, so nothing catches you off guard.
2 guidesUnderstand your coverage without the runaround
Plain answers about enrollment, costs and your choices, written for people, with the official sources shown on every page.
Start from where you are
Start here
View all topicsWhat it might cost you
Premiums, deductibles, yearly limits, and programs that help pay.
- What do deductible, copayment, and coinsurance mean?
- Can my state help pay my Medicare premiums?
- Is there a limit on what I pay each year?
Medicare basics, made simple
What each part covers, and how your choices fit together.
- How Medicare drug coverage (Part D) works
- The parts of Medicare: A, B, C and D
- Medigap and Medicare Advantage: why you pick one, not both
How we keep this accurate
Every page is written in plain language from official Medicare and CMS sources. Each one shows its sources, the date it takes effect, and whether TapTap has checked it against them yet.
Every page shows its sources and whether TapTap has checked it
General education, not individualized advice. For your own situation, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE or your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
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