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Explore Medicare fundamentals

Everything you need to know to choose coverage with confidence.

Page last updated on: 6/29/26

Get a clear, easy-to-understand overview of how Medicare works and what each part covers. Use these pages to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, different coverage options and common healthcare terms so you can better understand your choices and feel more confident when making Medicare decisions.

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Medicare Part A offers hospital insurance coverage. Learn more about Medicare Part A to enroll on time & start receiving benefits as soon as you're eligible.

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New to Medicare? Learn what Part B covers, if you need it, how to apply and avoid penalties. Priority Health makes it easy—start your journey today!

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Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) combines hospital and medical coverage with extra benefits like dental and vision. Learn what it covers and how it works.

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Medicare Part D helps cover prescription drugs not included in Parts A or B. Learn how it works, what it costs and how to avoid penalties.

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See details about Michigan's best Medicare Supplement plans. Find out what a Medigap plan is, how it works and why it's different from a Medicare Advantage plan.

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Priority Health provides your Medicare insurance options at a glance. View a summary of each plan, the costs and benefits.

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Learn key health coverage terms like deductibles, copays, coinsurance and more to understand your Medicare plan and costs.

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