GSS Medicare Intelligence™

Current Medicare information, in one place

Every item below shows where the information came from and when it was last verified. Government figures change by year, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the official source before you act.

Medicare Today

What is worth knowing right now

Educational summaries with a source link and a verification date on each card.

Official source

Medicare costs and figures are set each year

Why it matters: Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts are published by the federal government and can change each calendar year.
Who it affects: Everyone with Original Medicare, and anyone planning to enroll.
What to do: Confirm the current year figures on Medicare.gov before making a decision, and ask for a review if your situation changed.

Last verified: 2026-08-15

Source: Medicare.gov — Medicare costs

Official source

Your Medigap Open Enrollment window is time-sensitive

Why it matters: The six-month Medigap Open Enrollment period begins when you are 65 or older and your Part B coverage starts. During that window, Medigap policies are generally issued without medical underwriting.
Who it affects: Anyone turning 65 or starting Part B.
What to do: Learn how the window works before it opens so you are not deciding under time pressure. Rights outside the window depend on circumstances and state law.

Last verified: 2026-08-15

Source: Medicare.gov — When can I buy Medigap?

Official source

Plan F and Plan C are closed to people newly eligible on or after January 1, 2020

Why it matters: Plans that pay the Part B deductible are no longer sold to people who became eligible for Medicare on or after that date.
Who it affects: People who became eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020.
What to do: If you became eligible before 2020 you may still have options. Otherwise, look at Plan G and Plan N instead.

Last verified: 2026-08-15

Source: Medicare.gov — Medigap plan options

Watch list

Deadlines, education and scam awareness

Enrollment Watch

Initial Enrollment, General Enrollment, Medigap Open Enrollment and Medicare Open Enrollment each run on their own clock. Your dates depend on your birthday and your Part B start date.

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GSS Education

New lessons, guides and plan explainers as they are published in the education center.

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Fraud & Scam Watch

Medicare will not call you out of the blue asking for your Medicare Number. Report suspected fraud through the official channel and never share your number with an unsolicited caller.

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Official sources

Where our factual foundation comes from

GSS Medigap Consulting is not affiliated with or endorsed by the federal government or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These are the official resources we point people to.

Medicare.gov
The official U.S. government site for Medicare.
CMS.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Social Security Administration
Medicare enrollment and premium billing.
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
Free, unbiased counseling in your state.
Medicare Fraud reporting
Report suspected Medicare fraud or abuse.

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