Medicare.gov
Health & MedicareCompare Medicare plans, check coverage, find doctors, manage prescriptions, and access your Medicare account online.
Difficulty Level
Moderate — May need help first time
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1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)Senior Tip
During Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7), the site is most useful for comparing plans. Save your current drugs list before comparing.
How to Get Started
Go to Medicare.gov
Type medicare.gov in your browser. This is the official site — watch out for lookalike scam sites.
Create or sign into your account
Click "Log in to your Medicare account." You'll use your Medicare number (on your red, white, and blue card) to set up access.
Review your coverage
Your dashboard shows your current plan, coverage dates, and what's included.
Use the Plan Finder
Click "Find health & drug plans" to compare options. Enter your zip code and current prescriptions for personalized results.
Common Tasks You Can Do Online
Compare Medicare Advantage plans
Plan Finder > Enter zip code > Compare plans
Check if your doctor accepts Medicare
Find Care > Provider directory
Look up drug coverage (formulary)
Plan Finder > Add your drugs > Compare coverage
Find your Medicare number
Log in > My Account > Medicare Number
Check claims and billing
Log in > Claims > Recent claims
Order a replacement Medicare card
Log in > My Account > Get a replacement card
Troubleshooting
Don't know my Medicare number▾
Check your red, white, and blue Medicare card. If lost, call 1-800-MEDICARE to get your number.
Plan Finder is confusing▾
Call 1-800-MEDICARE for free help from a counselor who can walk you through it by phone.
Can't find my doctor in the directory▾
Your doctor may be listed under a group practice name. Try searching by the practice name or call the doctor's office directly.
Site is slow during Open Enrollment▾
Try early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening. The site handles millions of visitors October-December.
Accessibility & Phone Help
Medicare.gov supports screen readers and keyboard navigation. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY: 1-877-486-2048) 24/7 for phone help.
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Always check that the website address ends in .gov before entering personal information. Never share your Social Security number, Medicare number, or bank details in response to an unsolicited email, call, or text.