Larry Magid: Using the Web to compare Medicare plans
Briefly

If you are or will soon be 65 or older, you're probably eligible for Medicare. To lower potential out-of pocket expenses, most people supplement their basic government plan with insurance from Medicare-approved private companies.
The Medicare website is very specific. It asks about age, gender, location and the drugs you take, effectively tailoring the information to your needs.
Medicare is the best health insurance program I've ever used. Not only is it affordable for most Americans, it has the best customer service I've experienced.
The government website will compare both health and drug plans and let you choose between a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), providing transparency in options.
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