Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Educational Resources

  • Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan (view here)
  • Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Comparison Chart (view here)
  • Things to Consider When You Are New to Medicare (view here)
  • Medicare Advantage Informational Brochure (view here)

General Knowledge

  • Medicare & You 2025 (official handbook)
  • Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage (CMS fact sheet)
  • Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage (Medicare.gov web page)
  • Understanding Medicare Advantage plans (consumer booklet)
  • Understanding Medicare Advantage enrollment periods (Medicare.gov fact sheet)
  • Understanding Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies (Medicare.gov guide)
  • Understanding Medicare drug coverage options (Medicare.gov web page)

Compare Medicare Advantage Plans

  • Understand the types of Medicare Advantage plans available (Medicare.gov web page)
  • Explore Medicare Advantage plans available in your locality (Medicare.gov web page)
  • Learn about the Medicare Advantage plan star rating system (Medicare Rights Center web page)

Compare Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) Policies

  • Understand the types of Medigap policies available (Medicare.gov web page)
  • Understand the timing considerations for buying a Medigap policy (Medicare.gov web page)
  • Explore Medicare Advantage plans available in your locality (Medicare.gov web page)

Virginia-Specific Resources

  • Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) (Division for Aging Services web site)
  • Virginia Bureau of Insurance Medigap guide (consumer booklet)
  • Virginia Medigap plan finder tool (State Corporation Commission web page)
  • Virginia “Birthday Rule” annual Medigap open enrollment period information (consumer guide)