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Medicare Part D

Learn about help with Part D costs for people who qualify.

Compare Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans

Current Medicare premiums, deductibles and other costs.

What to know if you or your spouse are still working when you become eligible for Medicare.

Information about help with Medicare costs for people who qualify.

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Louisiana residents.

Guidance for employer coverage, COBRA, retiree coverage and which insurance pays first.

Information about CHAMPVA, Medicare and other health coverage.

How VA health care works with Medicare and other insurance.

Louisiana-specific information about the annual opportunity for certain Medicare Supplement changes around a policyholder's birthday,

Apply for Medicare and manage Medicare enrollment.

Official guidance on enrollment timing and when Medicare coverage begins.

Understand how Medicare works and the basic coverage choices.

Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans can both help with healthcare costs, but they work very differently. Learn how they compare when it comes to costs, prescription coverage, provider choice, and other important considerations.

Turning 65 brings plenty of Medicare questions. Learn when to enroll, what to consider if you’re still working, and the important first steps to take as your 65th birthday approaches.

Looking for a Medicare overview you can save or print? Download this helpful guide covering Medicare basics, enrollment, coverage options and other important information.

Still working at 65? Learn how employer size, prescription coverage and HSA contributions can affect whether you should enroll in Medicare or may be able to delay certain parts.

Medicare can feel like a lot to understand—especially when you’re approaching 65, retiring, or trying to make sure your current coverage still works for you. Each year, Medicare releases its official Medicare & You handbook with updated information about coverage, costs, enrollment periods, prescription drug coverage, and your Medicare options. Here are some of the most important things to know for 2026. Understanding the Parts of Medicare Before comparing plans, it helps to

Some Medicare beneficiaries pay higher Part B and Part D premiums based on income. Learn how IRMAA works, which income Medicare uses, and what may happen if your income has recently decreased.