A Guide to Changing Medicare Plans

Learn About and Compare Your Options

If you’re not sure what type of Medicare plan you need or you want to change your current plan, learn about your choices. You can compare Medicare Advantage benefits with Original Medicare to see which plan best fits your needs. 

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What is Medicare?

Medicare is a health insurance program from the federal government for people 65 or older and for younger individuals living with certain disabilities or health conditions. Original Medicare includes Part A and Part B.

 

 

Medicare Part A covers hospital care, which includes care you receive if you stay in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

 

 

Medicare Part B covers regular doctor visits, preventive care and everyday health care.

Learn more about Original Medicare

Changing Plans: What You Need to Know

As your lifestyle changes, it’s important to ensure your healthcare coverage continues to meet your needs. 

 
If you’re a current Anthem Medicare Advantage member looking to change or add coverage – or if you’re insured by another plan and looking for better coverage options – this guide is for you. 

What is Medicare?

Explore the four types of Medicare and what's covered by each.

Understand Medicare

What Does Medicare cover?

Get all the details on what is and isn't covered by Medicare.

Find out what Medicare covers

Medicare Advantage Vs Original Medicare

Consider which option best meets your health needs and budget.

Get help deciding

Medicare Advantage Plan Options

Explore the Medicare Advantage plans and options available to you. 

Compare Medicare Advantage plans

Essential Extras

Our Medicare Advantage plans feature Essential Extras benefits at no added cost.

Learn more about Essential Extras

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Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Coverage

Original Medicare doesn’t include prescription drug coverage (Part D). The good news is, Anthem offers several options to fill this gap.

Explore Part D options

Enrolling In Medicare

Enrolling in a Medicare plan from Anthem to replace or enhance your current insurance has advantages. If you want to sign up for one, there are certain times each year when you can add, switch, or drop coverage.

Next Guide: Enrolling in Medicare

  

 

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Original Medicare doesn't usually cover routine vision exams or eyewear, but Anthem offers you options.
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Does Medicare cover Dental?

Original Medicare doesn't cover preventive dental treatment. Find out how Anthem can help fill this gap.
Explore dental coverage 

What Is Medicare?

Explore the four types of Medicare and what's covered by each.
Understand Medicare

No-Cost Fitness Program

Stay healthy with a no-cost SilverSneakers®️ fitness membership.
Learn more about SilverSneakers®

Medicare Advantage Vs Original Medicare

Consider which option best meets your health needs and budget.
Get help deciding

Why Choose Anthem?

We're here to help make your Medicare decision simple and stress-free.
Find out how we can help

What Does Medicare Cover?

Get all the details on what is and isn't covered by Medicare.
Find out what Medicare covers

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

Learn about key dates for enrolling in or changing a Medicare Advantage plan.
Get open enrollment details

Essential Extras

Our Medicare Advantage plans feature Essential Extras benefits at no added cost.
Learn more about Essential Extras

Medicare Advantage Plan Options

Medicare Advantage: Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
Compare Medicare Advantage plans

What Is Original Medicare Part A And Part B?

Learn about Original Medicare Part A and B along with plans and benefit information. Visit the Anthem.com Official Site today for further information.
Understand Original Medicare

What is Medicare Part D?

Part D covers prescription drugs, which aren't covered by Original Medicare.
Learn more about Part D

Ready to Shop Our Medicare Plans?

Our tools help you search for Medicare plans based on what’s important to you. You can save your favorites and come back during one of the enrollment periods to apply.

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