Part A
Hospital Insurance
Part A helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care.
Medicare, in plain language
A clearer path through Medicare.
The Medicare basics in plain language — and a warm way to reach us when you're ready to talk about plan options.
Calls and messages may be answered by an AI assistant working under our licensed insurance producer.
Owned and operated by BrightPrice Co.
Important Medicare disclaimer
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
Medicare basics
Medicare is made of parts, and each part helps cover different care. Here they are, in plain language — these descriptions are based on Medicare.gov.
Part B
Medical Insurance
Part B helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, medical equipment, and many preventive services.
Part D
Drug coverage
Part D helps cover the cost of prescription drugs.
Original Medicare
Part A and Part B
Original Medicare includes Part A and Part B.
Medicare Advantage
Also known as Part C
Medicare Advantage offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug needs.
Medigap
Medicare Supplement Insurance
Extra insurance you can buy from a private company that helps pay your share of costs in Original Medicare.
Key dates
A few dates to know as you get started with Medicare.
-
When you first get Medicare
Your Initial Enrollment Period lasts for 7 months. It starts 3 months before the month you turn 65 and ends 3 months after that month.
-
October 15 to December 7
Open Enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Medicare drug coverage. You can join, drop, or switch a plan. Coverage starts on January 1 if the plan gets your request by December 7.
-
Other times
Some life events, like a move to a new address, can give you a Special Enrollment Period.
Help from Medicare
Medicare itself offers help — here are the places to start.
Medicare.gov
The website of the federal Medicare program.
Go to Medicare.gov →
1-800-MEDICARE
TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except some federal holidays.
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs)
SHIPs help people with Medicare and their families.
Find your state program at shiphelp.org →
About TapTap Medicare
TapTap Medicare is owned and operated by BrightPrice Co, a Pennsylvania limited liability company. It is the Medicare entry point of the TapTap family — TapTap Health is the main site.
Contact us
Have a question about Medicare? Call or email — we'll help you find your way.
Phone: 1-800-215-5108
Email: hello@taptapmedicare.com
Calls and messages may be answered by an AI assistant working under our licensed insurance producer.