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Starting Medicare, helping family, or sorting out a notice? Pair clear preparation with free HICAP counseling.
Start Medicare with a clear sequence
A first-enrollment checklist you can take to Social Security.
Prepare my next step 02Review before changing coverage
A clear list to verify before any switch.
Prepare my next step 03Help someone with their Medicare
An agreed question and a respectful way to join the call.
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All preparation guides
- Prepare for an appointment →
A visit checklist and a question to ask before you go.
- Make sense of a bill or notice →
A short call script and the documents to keep nearby.
- Review before changing coverage →
A clear list to verify before any switch.
- Help someone with their Medicare →
An agreed question and a respectful way to join the call.
- Coordinate Medicare and work coverage →
Questions for the benefits office and Social Security.
- Start Medicare with a clear sequence →
A first-enrollment checklist you can take to Social Security.
- Prepare for time away from home →
Questions about care, prescriptions and a possible move.