Key Medicare Resources (Verified 2025)

This page was written for 2025. Medicare costs and limits change every January, so check Medicare.gov for this year’s figures before you rely on one.

Medicare.gov Resource Links

Osprey Retirement Solutions • Official Medicare & SSA Links

All links point to current official pages from Medicare.gov, SSA.gov, CMS, or state agencies.

Apply Online for Medicare Part A & Part B (SSA)

Apply Online for Part B Only (Special situations)

Should I get Parts A & B?

Part A – Hospital Insurance (What’s Covered)

Part A – Costs

Part B – Medical Insurance (What’s Covered)

Part B – Costs

Part B IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)

Part B – Late Enrollment Penalty

Part B – Preventive & Screening Services

What’s NOT covered by Parts A & B

Part C – Medicare Advantage (Overview)

Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage

Part D IRMAA (Income & Drug Premiums – PDF)

Part D – Late Enrollment Penalty

Apply for Extra Help (Part D low-income subsidy)

Understanding Medicare Enrollment Periods (PDF)

Replace/Print Your Medicare Card

Change Your Address (SSA)

Apply for Medi-Cal (California)

Apply for Medicaid (Outside California)

Create a Medicare.gov Account

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