Medicare doesn’t have to be confusing.

Clear answers to the Medicare questions people actually ask, with the tradeoffs explained instead of hidden.

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James Michael Kaufer, independent Medicare agent and Medicare educator, in his office
James Kaufer, independent Medicare agent and Medicare educator.

Build your Medicare knowledge in the right order

1. Medicare basicsParts A, B, Medicare Advantage, Medigap and Part D.2. Compare coverage pathsSee the practical tradeoffs between Medicare Advantage and Medigap.3. Know your enrollment windowsTurning 65, working past 65 and annual enrollment periods.

Popular Medicare questions

Working past 65When delaying Part B can make sense and when it can create problems.2026 Medicare costsPart A, Part B, Part D and the costs people often overlook.What is IRMAA?How higher income can affect Part B and Part D costs.Plan G vs. Plan NHow two popular Medigap options differ.HMO vs. PPONetworks, referrals and out-of-network flexibility.Part D in 2026Formularies, pharmacies, deductibles and the $2,100 out-of-pocket threshold.

The point of this site

The purpose of insurance is simple: reduce your risk, limit your liability, and protect you from financial exposure. Medicare decisions deserve the same approach. The goal here is not to tell everyone to buy the same thing. It is to show you what to examine before you make a decision.

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