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title: Medicare - Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
image: https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Amywithcustomers.jpg
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# Medicare
ADRC: Your Unbiased Medicare Expert
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#### Open Enrollment Opens
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## ADRC is your source for unbiased, up-to-date Medicare information.
- Serving residents of Brown County
- We are not insurance agents
- We are not affiliated with any insurance company
Click the “Request Your Medicare Plan Comparison” button below to electronically submit your information and request for services. If you would prefer to talk to ADRC staff over the phone, call us (920) 448-4300.
## Is your plan right for you?
Can you save money?
Will your medications be covered?
#### Plans change every year.
Even if your plan is offered again in 2027, we recommend comparing plans to ensure the plan you choose meets your needs and priorities for coverage.
## Medicare Education
Navigating Medicare can feel confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. Start by watching our short educational videos at your own pace, then reinforce your understanding with quick knowledge check quizzes. It’s a simple, self-guided way to get the clarity and confidence you need about Medicare.
[Medicare Education Videos](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/medicare-education/)
### Take action.
### See what plan is right for you.
[Request Your Medicare Plan comparison](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/plan-finder/)
## Looking to compare plans on your own?
#### Watch this educational video below to learn how to use the Medicare Plan Finder tool found here: [www.medicare.gov.](https://www.medicare.gov/)
## **We Take the Mystery out of Medicare**
Medicare is complicated. ADRC staff and specially trained volunteers are here to answer your questions and take the mystery out of Medicare. Below are a few sample questions.
##### I’m 65 still working and have coverage with my employer, am I required to sign-up for Medicare?
Not everyone who is turning 65 or who is eligible for Medicare due to disability payments may be required to enroll in Medicare. Call us to talk about your individual situation.
##### I am about to turn 65 and am getting a lot of mail from insurance companies.
There are many Medicare health plans to choose from. ADRC does not sell insurance. We do provide unbiased information about your Medicare options.
Attending one of our Medicare workshops (see below) provided monthly throughout the year will help you understand how Medicare works so you can make an informed decision about the plan that will work best for you.
##### Do I have choice in selecting Medicare coverage options?
Medicare coverage options can be confusing. This very basic [Medicare Coverage: Your Options Chart](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Medicare-A__B_Chart_2025-1.pdf "Medicare Coverage Options Chart") illustrates your options. Need more help? Contact ADRC to discuss our services and find out how we can help.
##### My Medicare coverage is expensive, is there a way to save money?
Medicare can be very costly. Are you on the plan that is best for you? Contact ADRC to discuss your options.
##### What does Medicare Cover?
Download this [Medicare Chart](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Medicare-A__B_Chart.pdf "Medicare Coverage Chart") to learn which benefits are covered under original Medicare Part A and Part B. You can see if your particular test, item, or service is covered under original Medicare by going to [www.medicare.gov/coverage](https://www.medicare.gov/coverage "Medicare coverage website").
## Medicare Enrollment due to Loss of Employer Health Coverage
If you have lost your group health coverage due to a job loss, layoff, or furlough and had put off enrolling into Medicare or declined Medicare Part B, you should explore requesting those benefits now. It will not only give you health coverage but help you avoid penalties in the future.
Individuals who were covered under a group plan due to active employment or employment of a family member have a special eight month enrollment period to request Medicare Part A and/or Part B through the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has put together instructions, see button below.
Call ADRC (920) 448-4300 with questions or for more information.
*ADRC is your unbiased Medicare expert.
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[Medicare & Employer Sponsored Benefits: Resources](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/employer-sponsored-benefits/)
## ABCD’s of Medicare
New to Medicare or caring for a loved one with Medicare? Don’t get lost—let us be your guide! Join us to learn the basics of Medicare and explore other available options.
Join us to learn detailed information about the four parts of Medicare:
Part A: Hospital Insurance
Part B: Medical Insurance
Part C: Medicare Advantage
Part D: Drug Coverage
- [Wednesday September 9, 2026 | 2 - 3:30 pm | At Kress Library- 333 N Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115](https://schedulesplus.com/adrc/dspevent.do?detail_id=6450276)
## **Medicare Money Savings Programs**
Below is a short description of some plans that can help reduce the cost of Medicare. ADRC is your best source to determine if you qualify and how to apply.
#### Medicare Savings Program
At the low end, this program pays for Part B premiums. At the high end, it pays Part A and B premiums along with deductibles and coinsurance for original Medicare. Eligibility is subject to gross income and asset requirements.
[Learn More about medicare savings programs](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p1/p10062.pdf)
#### Senior Care
Prescription drug assistance program for Wisconsin residents age 65 or older who meet enrollment requirements. It can be used to meet Medicare’s drug coverage requirement or with other Medicare drug plans to lower medication costs. Annual growth income used to determine eligibility and coverage. Call an ADRC Benefit Specialist (920) 448-4300 or pick up an application at ADRC.
[Learn More about senior care](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/seniorcare/index.htm)
#### Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy-LIS)
It can help pay premiums, deductible, and co-pays for prescription medications. Income and resource limits apply. Limits change annually. Medicaid recipients are automatically eligible but others are encouraged to apply.
[Apply Here for extra help](https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/)
#### Patient Assistance Program
Offered by pharmaceutical companies to help eligible patients purchase costly medications. Not all medications have assistance programs. Programs have financial and coverage restrictions. A portion of the application will need to be completed by the prescribing physician. To see if you medication has an assistance program, search by the med name on these sites: [www.needymeds.org](http://www.needymeds.org "Needymeds website") or [www.goodrx.com](https://www.goodrx.com/ "GoodRx website")
## Medicaid
## Other Insurance
# **Medicare Resources**
[Resource Library](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/resource-library/)
- EClick to Read More about ADRC resources
### Resources with this icon can be clicked to learn more.
**Medicare Forms**
Forms organized by situations to help you find the form to fit your individual situation.
[Medicare forms](https://www.medicare.gov/basics/forms-publications-mailings)
**Medicare Website**
Great source of information about Medicare for new, soon to be, and current recipients and their caregivers.
[medicare website](https://www.medicare.gov/)
**Medicare & You Booklet**
Provided by CMS annually to all Medicare participants. This booklet gives a lot of valuable information about Medicare. Find the booklet in different formats (audio, electronic, etc.) and in languages other than English.
[medicare and you booklet](https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-and-you)
**Medicare Education**
Navigating Medicare can feel confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. Start by watching our short educational videos at your own pace, then reinforce your understanding with quick knowledge check quizzes.
[medicare education](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/medicare-education/)
**Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)**
Call 888-818-2611 or email: smp-wi@gwaar.org. Help for Medicare recipients to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.
[wisconsin senior medicare patrol](https://www.smpwi.org/)
[Go to mobile version](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/medicare/?amp=1)
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