SHINE

Medicare: General Information

• Medicare and You 2022 (Annual Publication) (PDF)
• Visit the National Council On Aging's new Medicare educational resource site
• Visit the Massachusetts SHINE website for help with navigating Medicare options

Medicare.gov

• Create a Medicare.Gov Account - Quick Guide (PDF)
  
• Visit Medicare.gov to Compare Plans or find out if a service is covered
• Watch a video about how to create an account on MyMedicare.gov

Medicare Basics

• Medicare Beginners Guide (PDF)

Benefit & Comparison Charts

• Medicare Premiums and Deductibles - 2021 (PDF)
• Medigap Supplement Chart (Massachusetts) - 2021 (PDF)
• Massachusetts Medicare Advantage Plan Overview - 2021 (PDF)
• Part C/Medicare Advantage Plans (Essex County) - 2021 (PDF)
• Part D Prescription Drug Plans (Massachusetts) - 2021 (PDF)

Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA)

• Medicare Medical Savings Account
• What is a MSA (Medicare Advantage Plan)?
• Lasso Healthcare MSA 2022

Other Insurance

• Who Pays First if You Have Other Insurance? (PDF)
• MA Health Connector - For people not eligible for Medicare

Veteran Health Care & Related Benefits

• VA Health Care - commonly asked questions
• SHINE Veterans Benefits Interview