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Seven plain-language guides

Start with the Medicare situation in front of you.

Some Medicare decisions need more than a one-sentence answer. These guides walk through the timing, coverage, and verification questions that matter before you choose what to do next.

Last updated August 23, 2026

Which guide matches your situation?

Pick the one that sounds closest. Each guide explains the general rules, the details worth checking, and where your specific plan or coverage can change the answer.

Special Needs PlansC-SNP plans for chronic conditionsUnderstand qualifying conditions, doctor verification, enrollment timing, networks, prescriptions, and supplemental benefits.Medicare and MedicaidD-SNP plans for dual eligibilitySee how Medicare and Medicaid can work together, who may qualify, when plan changes are allowed, and which details still need verification.Military retiree coverageTRICARE and MedicareLearn how Medicare Part B, TRICARE For Life, VA health care, Guard or Reserve retirement, and surviving-spouse coverage fit together.Plan transitionWhen a Medicare Advantage plan is endingWork through deadlines, doctor and prescription checks, replacement coverage, and possible guaranteed Medigap rights.VeteransVA health care and MedicareCompare what VA health care and Medicare Part B each cover, including civilian care, prescriptions, penalties, and Medicare Advantage considerations.Military familiesCHAMPVA and MedicareUnderstand how Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage, CHAMPVA, and Meds by Mail work together when Medicare eligibility begins.Working past 65Retiring after 65Plan the move from employer coverage to Medicare, including Part B timing, COBRA, Medigap, drug coverage, and avoiding a gap.

What should you verify before acting?

These pages explain general Medicare rules and common decision points. Eligibility, plan availability, provider networks, drug coverage, costs, and enrollment rights can depend on your circumstances, location, plan year, and current coverage.

Use the guide to get oriented. Then verify the current details that apply to you before you enroll, cancel coverage, or let a deadline pass.