Estimate Medicare plan costs

Medicare isn't free. When you're shopping for coverage, it's important to think about what your budget needs are. It's about more than just premiums.

Medicare costs

Your Medicare costs will depend on the coverage you choose and the health care services you use. Medicare will help pay for many health care items and services, but you’ll pay a share of the cost, too.

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Medicare Advantage and Special Needs plan costs

Medicare Advantage plan costs can be as varied as the plans themselves. In addition to covering medical services, most include prescription drugs, too. Many also offer extra benefits and services not provided by Original Medicare, like wellness programs or a fitness benefit. These may be included in the cost of the plan, or as an option you can buy for an extra fee.

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Prescription drug plan costs

Depending on your overall health care needs, you can get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan that includes drugs (MAPD) or a standalone prescription drug plan (PDP). Either way, there are costs involved that you need to know about. Plan premiums and cost sharing can vary widely. Find out more and be prepared to choose wisely.

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Additional Medicare cost resources

What will Medicare cost?

Every year Medicare costs can change. Costs for the upcoming year are announced in the late fall, and the new costs go into effect January 1. Find out what Medicare will cost.

How much does Medicare Part B cost?

Medicare Part B covers doctor visits, lab tests, preventive screenings and other outpatient health care services. Part B costs include a monthly premium, an annual deductible and coinsurance for most services. See how much Medicare Part B costs.

Assistance programs to help pay for Medicare

Are you living on a low income and need help paying your health care costs? You may qualify for one or more financial assistance programs designed to help pay some Medicare costs. You may qualify for one or more Medicare financial assistance programs designed to help pay some Medicare costs.

How to evaluate your Medicare plan costs

Medicare shares the cost of your health care with you. What you pay depends on what Medicare coverage you have (the kind of Medicare plan or plans) and how you use it. Learn how to evaluate your Medicare plan costs.

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