Medicare Resources

Understanding Medicare

At Emory Healthcare, we know Medicare can be confusing.

Medicare is insurance provided by the federal government, and many types of Medicare plans exist, such as Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare, supplements (or Medigap) and prescription drug plans (often referred to as Part D).

Many insurance companies offer Medicare, and Emory Healthcare accepts a range of Medicare Advantage plans, in addition to Original Medicare.
 
Deciding which plan will best suit your needs can be tough, whether you’re turning 65 or you’re an existing Medicare recipient whose current plan isn’t working for you anymore.

“The MedicareCompareUSA was enormously helpful to me navigating Medicare. Quite simply, I couldn’t have done it without Brad Surrett and his team’s guidance. His knowledge of all the plans caused him to select the best one for me. His motto is, ‘There’s no best plan, there is a best plan for you.’ I would recommend this service without hesitation.”

- Margaret, a patient at Emory Healthcare

Medicare Resources at Emory

We partner with MedicareCompareUSA, a licensed insurance agency, to get you access to free resources that can help you understand and use your Medicare insurance.

Their specialized, licensed Medicare insurance agents can help you:

  • Apply for Medicare coverage in a plan of your choice
  • Compare Medicare plans accepted by Emory Healthcare
  • Confirm plan acceptance
  • Define your Medicare needs and preferences
  • Enroll in a Medicare plan accepted by Emory Healthcare
  • Understand your Medicare benefits and insurance options

Additionally, these agents offer Medicare education, including in-person seminars online videos, and an online Medicare resource center.

They can also complete an annual review of your Medicare plan.  

Accessing Medicare Resources

Emory Healthcare has three types of Medicare resources available for you:

Additional Medicare Resources

You may want or need additional information about Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. These unbiased sources offer more details. However, they may not have specific information about the plans Emory Healthcare accepts.

  • Medicare.gov is the official U.S. government Medicare website. Here, you can enroll or change plans, learn about Medicare coverage and more.
  • Empowerline is an Atlanta Regional Commission resource program. It connects Atlanta residents aged 65 and older with information, services and agency contacts. Contacts can help with housing, meals, transportation, employment and Medicare insurance.

“At a time when the amount of incoming information can seem overwhelming, I was put in touch with a representative that simplified the process immensely. I was confident in his expertise and objective professionalism. Suddenly what had seemed complicated, with his help, became a far simpler decision. I am very grateful for the timely and effective consultation from Emory’s Medicare Insurance Helpline.”

- Mary, a patient at Emory Healthcare

Retiring Emory Healthcare or Emory University Employees

If you’re a retired or soon-to-be retired Emory employee, contact our Human Resources benefits department. Our staff can give you more information about specific health benefit programs.

  • For Emory University retired/retiring employees: 404-727-7613
  • For Emory Healthcare retired/retiring employees: 404-686-6044

New Medicare Patients

Will you soon be eligible for Medicare? Do you need help understanding Medicare benefits and insurance options? Take a few minutes to fill out our questionnaire to get the assistance you need.
Medicare Patient Request

Testimonials

“The MedicareCompareUSA was enormously helpful to me navigating Medicare. Quite simply, I couldn’t have done it without Brad Surrett and his team’s guidance. His knowledge of all the plans caused him to select the best one for me. His motto is, ‘There’s no best plan, there is a best plan for you.’ I would recommend this service without hesitation.”

- Margaret, a patient at Emory Healthcare

 

“At a time when the amount of incoming information can seem overwhelming, I was put in touch with a representative that simplified the process immensely. I was confident in his expertise and objective professionalism. Suddenly what had seemed complicated, with his help, became a far simpler decision. I am very grateful for the timely and effective consultation from Emory’s Medicare Insurance Helpline.”

- Mary, a patient at Emory Healthcare

 


* MedicareOnDemand is a service offered by MedicareCompareUSA, an independent insurance agency not affiliated with the federal Medicare program. All services are provided at no cost and without obligation; MedicareCompareUSA and affiliated agents are paid directly by the Medicare plan when enrollment occurs. Healthcare providers receive no financial benefit when patients use the service. MedicareCompareUSA does not offer every plan available in your area. MedicareCompareUSA currently represents seven organizations and 54 products in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.