Medicare can feel confusing, especially the first time around. A free GoodRx guide breaks it down in plain English, and you’ll also get a bonus prescription savings card.
Looking to learn about Medicare? Get the free GoodRx Guide plus a BONUS prescription savings card. All you need is your email.
Whether you’re turning 65 soon, helping a parent sort through their options or reviewing your own coverage, Medicare comes with a lot of moving parts. There are different parts, different plan types and specific windows for signing up or making changes.
GoodRx, known for helping people save on prescriptions, offers a free Medicare guide to help you make sense of it all. Sign up with your email and you’ll also get a bonus prescription savings card.
What you get
- A free GoodRx Medicare guide. Clear, easy-to-read information to help you understand your options.
- A BONUS prescription savings card. A free card you can show at the pharmacy to look for savings on prescriptions.
- Quick sign-up. Just enter your email address to get started.
Medicare basics in a nutshell
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, as well as some younger people with certain disabilities. It’s made up of several parts:
Part A
Hospital insurance, covering things like inpatient hospital stays and some skilled nursing care.
Part B
Medical insurance, covering doctor visits, outpatient care and preventive services.
Part C (Medicare Advantage)
Plans from private insurers that bundle Part A and B coverage, often with extra benefits.
Part D
Prescription drug coverage offered through private plans approved by Medicare.
Key dates to know
Initial Enrollment Period
A 7-month window around your 65th birthday: the 3 months before, your birthday month and the 3 months after.
Medicare Open Enrollment
October 15 to December 7 each year. This is when you can review and change your Medicare coverage for the next year.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
January 1 to March 31. If you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch plans or go back to Original Medicare.
Open Enrollment is happening now. If you already have Medicare, now is a good time to compare your options for next year before the December 7 deadline.
How a prescription savings card can help
Prescription costs can add up quickly. A free savings card like the one from GoodRx may help you find a lower price on some medications at participating pharmacies. It can be especially useful for prescriptions your plan doesn’t cover, or when the discounted price is lower than your copay.
Good to know: A discount card is not insurance. If you have Medicare Part D, you generally can’t use a discount card and your Part D plan on the same purchase.
Money you spend using a discount card usually doesn’t count toward your plan’s deductible or out-of-pocket costs. Compare prices both ways and choose what saves you more.
Common questions
Is the GoodRx Medicare guide free?
Yes. You can get the guide and the bonus prescription savings card for free by entering your email.
Is GoodRx part of Medicare?
No. GoodRx is a private company. It is not affiliated with Medicare or any government agency.
Who is the guide for?
Anyone who wants to learn more about Medicare, including people approaching 65, current Medicare members and family members helping a loved one.
Will I get emails after signing up?
Yes. By signing up, you agree to receive marketing messages from GoodRx and to share your contact information with GoodRx partners so they can send you relevant offers.
Make sense of Medicare
Get the free GoodRx Medicare guide and a bonus prescription savings card. It only takes your email to start.
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The GoodRx prescription savings card is not insurance. Savings vary by drug and pharmacy and are not guaranteed. By signing up, you agree to the GoodRx Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Promotion Item Terms, including receiving marketing messages from GoodRx and sharing your contact information with GoodRx partners.
Medicare information is general in nature and may change. For official information, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
