Understanding Medicare

This section provides answers to help you better understand Medicare. We at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas want to give you some clear, practical information on the basics of Medicare. We are also pleased to highlight our available Medicare Supplement insurance plans that can help cover the costs Medicare does not cover.

What is Medicare?
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of health care. Medicare health insurance plans provide different ways to get your health care coverage.

Medicare Basics
Before your 65th birthday is the time to start thinking about Medicare.That means understanding what Medicare is, how and when to enroll, and what it does and does not cover. It’s also time to think about the options available that can help protect you from some of the expenses not covered by Medicare. The Medicare health insurance plan that you choose affects many things like cost, benefits, doctor choice, convenience, and quality. Need some help understanding your choices for Medicare coverage? Contact us today.