August 2025: Choosing Between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage

You have two options for how to get your Medicare coverage. Here’s a look at the two options:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may choose one option and later decide to try the other. Be aware that there are limitations on when you can make these changes. Your Medigap (supplement to Original Medicare) options may be more limited outside of the first 6 months that you’re enrolled in Medicare after the age of 65.

The table below compares Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Remember that there are several different kinds of Medicare Advantage Plans. If you’re interested in joining a plan, speak to a representative to learn more:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Information

1-800-386-6160 (TTY 771) | medicare@asrconnect.com | Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM PT

Disclaimer

This content was created and copyrighted by Medicare Rights Center ©2025. Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities. These material are presented here with support from American Senior Resources (ASR) and may not be distributed, modified or edited without Medicare Rights’ consent.