Medicare Info's Mission

Because of the significant amount of out-of-pocket payments that may be required by Original Medicare, a booming market of private-sector insurance products has grown up around the government programs. And they are the part of the market on which consumers may want to focus his or her attention. Medicare Info's mission is to help people understand these products and provide tools to assist in the decision making process.

Understanding the geographic service area

In order to qualify for most Medicare-related plans, you must meet the standard Medicare eligibility requirements and live in the "geographic service area."

Medicare-related plans are regulated by each state and approved for sale within geographic service areas. In most cases, these areas are organized on a county-by-county basis; in some large urban markets, they're organized on a city or even neighborhood basis.

If you move out of your geographic service area during a plan's coverage term, you will usually have a Special Election Period that allows you to enroll in another Medicare-related plan approved for sale in your new location or switch back to Original Medicare.

Avoid confusion, know your Medicare plan options

The number of Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans available in a given area can be overwhelming. The purpose of this web site is to give you the tools and information to make good decisions.

Enter your plan type and zip code on the form above to find out your options. GO TO FORM ⬆