Medicare Help for Caregivers

What is Medicare and how does it work?

Understanding Medicare is your first step to helping your loved one find the right coverage. There are many different parts and options when it comes to Medicare, but we’ve got you covered with guides on Original Medicare and the different types of Medicare plans available.

Learn About Original Medicare Learn About Types of Medicare Plans

When and how do I enroll my loved one in Medicare?

If your loved one is getting closer to 65, there are many ways to be prepared to assist them with Medicare. As a caregiver, you’ll need to keep an eye out for the important initial enrollment period dates and learn how to enroll your loved one in Medicare coverage when the time comes. Knowing more about aging into Medicare can also give you a good grasp on what to expect for your loved one.

Learn About Medicare Eligibility and Enrollment Learn About Aging into Medicare

How do I know what Medicare plan is best for my loved one?

There are several factors to consider when picking Medicare coverage that meets your loved one’s needs. Review our plans, figure out how to pick the right plan and download our selection tips to find the right fit for your loved one.

Learn About Florida Blue Medicare Plans Learn About Picking the Right Plan

Tools you need to care for your loved one and yourself

Our Family Caregiver page has resources to help you manage your loved one’s health information and assist you in taking care of them. It’s hard enough to take care of someone else, so we also have some resources dedicated to taking care of you while you act as a caregiver.

Visit the Family Caregiver Page

Focus on the Caregiver Journey

Florida Blue Medicare is a key partner in the MIT AgeLab's caregiving research initiative, called CareHive, which aims to find ways of improving quality of life for the older generation and their family caregivers. The MIT AgeLab's research in health wellbeing and caregiving integrates health awareness, new technologies and novel approaches to understanding human behavior. Together, we present our Modern Caregiving whitepaper, which highlights key insights about the unique experiences of caregivers and helpful tools and resources to help caregivers like you make better health decisions.