How we research and write

Sources first

Coverage facts come from Medicare.gov, CMS and the law itself. Health information comes from public health agencies such as the National Institute on Aging and the CDC, and from peer-reviewed research. Product facts and prices come from the maker's own pages and major retailers, always with the month we checked them. Every article lists its sources at the bottom.

How we compare products

Unless an article says otherwise, we have not used the products ourselves. We compare published features, prices, subscription and cancellation terms, return policies, accessibility features and the patterns in verified customer reviews. When we start testing products hands-on, we will say so clearly in the article.

Tools we use

We use software tools, including AI, to help us research and draft. Every article is checked against the sources listed at its end before it is published.

Health and coverage information

Our guides are general information. They do not replace advice from a doctor, pharmacist, audiologist or your health plan. Medicare Advantage benefits differ from plan to plan, so we always explain how to check your own plan.

Updates and corrections

Each guide shows the date it was last updated. We review coverage articles when Medicare publishes new yearly figures, and buying guides when prices or products change. When we find a mistake, we fix it and update the date at the top of the guide.

Writing style

We write in plain English for two readers: older adults and the family members helping them. We avoid jargon, and when we must use a Medicare term, we explain it.