CRITICAL: The Medicare.gov Plan Finder tool has recently undergone a series of massive changes — some of which have seriously undermined the usefulness and reliability of the tool. As of our publication date, January 2020, the Plan Finder still changes almost daily. Thus, we are updating the handouts to feature the 2020 Medicare data, but we will wait to update the step-by-step portion on using the Plan Finder both in the videos and the handoutso until the tool becomes more stable. Learn more at https://bit.ly/36jYBeG
Welcome to “A Guide to Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan: Using the Plan Finder" Video Series
This video program, customized specifically for i65 users, serves as a guide to enrolling in Medicare and choosing a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage.
Before watching the nine videos in this program, i65 recommends that you:
Complete the i65 software and read through your Medicare RoadMap
Download the handout materials and read the Preface
Gather your prescription medication
Print the Plan Comparison Worksheet (pages 21-22 of the handouts), and
Point your web browser to www.Medicare.gov
Video #1
The basics of Medicare Advantage plans
Video #2
The different types of Medicare Advantage plans
Video #3
The three critical factors in comparing MA-PD plans
Video #4
Steps 1-3 of using the Medicare Plan Finder
Video #5
Step 4 of using the Medicare Plan Finder
Video #6
Coverage rules in MA-PD plans
Video #7
Prescription drug coverage rules in MA-PD plans
Video #8
The four payment stages of Part D coverage
Video #9
Comparing the quality of MA-PD plans
Thank you for watching "A Guide to Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan: Using the Plan Finder" Video Series.
If you have any question about selecting a Medicare Advantage plan, please contact your Financial Planner, your Medicare plan insurance agent, or Medicare.gov.