Social Security vs. Medicare: What’s the difference? [Infographic]
The differences between Medicare vs. Social Security can get fuzzy. Learn what they have in common and what separates them.
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 is an avid runner and enjoys being active with her busy family of four. Her green thumb recently inspired her to lead a community garden where the food is donated to elderly neighborhood residents.
What is a Medicare Advantage plan?
Medicare Advantage plans combine all your Medicare benefits in one plan. Find out how they’re different from Medicare Supplement Insurance.
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.
What are Star Ratings? [Slideshow]
Medicare Star Ratings: Let’s break it down.
Three things to know about the Annual Notice of Changes
Avoid surprises next year by taking the time to review your Annual Notice of Changes in the fall.
7 things to do before you enroll in Medicare
How can you ensure you’ve prepared yourself for your Medicare plan? Take a look at our 7 step checklist and we’ll walk you through it.
Why HOS and CAHPS surveys should matter to you
We’ve all gotten them, but have you filled on out? There are four main Medicare surveys sent out each year. Read about them and why you might consider responding.
How taking a Medicare survey can be good for your health
What’s the benefit of actually filling out all those Medicare surveys you receive? Besides helping the service itself, the survey can actually benefit you and your own health!
What are the parts of Medicare?
Learning about Medicare can be overwhelming. Here are some basic facts to get you started.
