The ABCs of Medicare: Original vs. Medicare Advantage

Editor's note: This is the first of three stories on Medicare. The second part looks at supplemental insurance, also known as Medigap and the third part looks at prescription drug plans.

It's time to do a Medicare health-insurance review if you or a close relative is 65 or older.

Each year, from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, you can join, switch or drop your current prescription drug coverage plan. It is also the best time to sit down and review all your coverage.

In this three-part series, I outline the ABCs of Medicare, tell you what has changed and provide some tips to consider. ...