Our sources
All Medicare cost figures, eligibility rules, and program information are sourced directly from official government sources:
- Medicare.gov — official Medicare program information
- CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) — official cost announcements and rule changes
- SSA.gov — Social Security and enrollment information
- KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) — Medicare policy research
- AHIP — Medicare Advantage and Part D plan data
Update process
CMS announces Medicare cost changes each fall (typically October/November) for the following year. We update all cost figures as soon as official numbers are released. All pages display the year they were last reviewed.
Corrections policy
If you find an error in our content, please contact us at hello@themedicarecompassguide.org. We investigate all corrections reports and update verified errors within 5 business days.
Not insurance advice
The Medicare Compass Guide provides educational information — not insurance or financial advice. Medicare decisions are complex and individual. Always verify information at Medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE before making enrollment decisions.