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There Are Choices for Medicare Coverage

Original and advantage plans help steer you to the best option

By Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

January 17, 2012

Money & Policy

There are two main choices for how you get your Medicare coverage. Use these steps to help you decide:

First, decide if you want original medicare or a medicare advantage plan.

By Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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