When and how to apply for Medicare
Learn about Medicare enrollment periods and how to sign up for Medicare Parts A, B, C and D
Amy Schultz
Amy Schultz brings more than 15 years of Medicare expertise to the HealthPartners Medicare blog. She is a Senior Medicare Programs Manager for HealthPartners, leading a team responsible for product management and oversight of the company’s contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Amy enjoys the outdoors and being active with her busy family of four. Her green thumb inspired her to lead a community garden where the food is donated to elderly neighborhood residents.
Can I get help paying my Medicare costs?
Learn how Medicaid and Medicare work together to help pay for health care and drug costs.
Three types of Medicare Advantage plans: Which one’s right for me?
Learn about the coverage, network and managed care in HMO, HMO-POS and PPO plans
What is a health insurance network?
What exactly is a health insurance network, and why does my health plan want me to use theirs? Find out what the benefits are to using a health insurance network.
What’s a Medicare Cost plan?
Medicare Cost plans can include Part D and benefits beyond Original Medicare. Find out how they’re different from Medicare Supplement plans.
Social Security vs. Medicare: What’s the difference? [Infographic]
The differences between Medicare and Social Security can get fuzzy. Learn what they have in common and what separates them.
How Medicare covers mental health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Learn how Medicare covers mental health care services so you know what’s available to you.
Home health care through Medicare
You never know when you or a loved one might need care at home. Here’s what you need to know about Medicare home health care.
How to travel south with a Medicare Advantage plan
Yes, there are special Medicare Advantage plans just for snowbirds! Make sure you’re covered before you take off.
What are Star Ratings? [Slideshow]
Medicare Star Ratings: Let’s break it down.
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