Key Takeaways: Oregon provides a number of Medicare choices, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap plans. Beneficiaries must carefully compare different Medicare plans’ costs, benefits, and provider networks to ensure optimal coverage. Resources like SHIBA and the Council on Aging of Central Oregon
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