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Medicare Options Defined
Before you dive into plan details, it’s good to have a basic understanding of Medicare in general. On this page, you’ll find definitions of Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans and Prescription Drug Plans. You can also access a complete description of all the options available to Medicare eligibles at www.medicare.gov.

FAQs

If you’ve got Medicare questions, you’re not alone. We receive queries from people all over the area. People just like you who want to make the best, most informed decisions possible. Here are just some of the most commonly asked questions and our expert answers.

TalkAbout Schedule
Get expert advice and answers to all your Medicare questions in person at a local TalkAbout seminar.

Important Dates

October 15 - December 7, 2013

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins. During the Open Enrollment Period, a Medicare beneficiary can select a plan for 2014.

Resources
We offer a wealth of information about Medicare and the options available to you through SummaCare Secure plans. We also can direct you to other valuable online resources about Medicare so that you can make an informed decision about your coverage.

Last Updated:  01/02/2013

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