A room inside The Clearing

Start with what is happening now.

Fern^* is your educational Medicare guide — it works from your situation, not from a textbook. Tell it what's happening, and it helps you understand your options, organize your questions, and see what to ask before anyone tries to sell you a plan.

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FernMedicare education and guidance by The Clearing.

Hi, I'm Fern from The Clearing. Tell me what's happening with Medicare, and I'll help you make sense of it one step at a time.

Below is exactly how a conversation with Fern looks and feels. These examples are staged so you can explore Fern for free — the real thing works the same way, in your own words. Pick a situation to watch one unfold.

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Asking your own questions is part of membership — your conversation stays private, and Fern never asks for sensitive details like Social Security or Medicare numbers.

Education and guidance only · Not legal, medical, tax, financial, or plan-specific advice · Each session starts fresh.

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How to get the most from Fern.

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^* Fern is an educational guide from The Clearing. The Clearing is not an insurance agency, brokerage, carrier, or plan. Fern does not sell, recommend, compare, or enroll you in specific Medicare plans.

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