Getting Started with Medicare – 5 tips for using Medicare

1. Create your secure Medicare account to access your information anytime. You can also:
– Add your prescriptions to help you better compare health and drug plans in your area.
– View your Original Medicare claims as soon as they’re processed.
– Print a copy of your official Medicare card.
– Review a list of preventive services you can get in Original Medicare.

2. Give Medicare permission to talk to someone you trust.
Medicare cannot share any information about your Medicare account, like claims or billing, unless you give them written permission first. Fill out and mail them an authorization form.

3. Find out if you qualify for help with costs.
You may qualify for help paying costs, like your premiums or drugs if you have limited income.

4 Go digital.
You can save and print information anytime for your records. Log into your account to get your “Medicare and You” handbook and “Original Medicare claims statements” electronically.

5. Get your free “Welcome to Medicare” visit.
Schedule this free preventive visit with your doctor during your first year with Medicare.

~ From Medicare.gov