Looking to “escape the healthcare maze”? The nonprofit Medicare Rights Center says it can help, via www.medicareinteractive.org/aarp. Funded with government and foundation grants and supported by AARP, the site is a welcome new source of information for Medicare beneficiaries asking what the program can and can’t do for them.

What’s good: The site doesn’t pretend you’ll be happy with every answer. An FAQ on whether the new Medicare discount card is a good deal prompts this reply: “It may not…. Before you buy a card, make sure it will give you a better discount than other options.” Also valuable: Details on assistance that may be available outside Medicare.

What’s lacking: The tool contains state-specific info for only 19 jurisdictions. And you may get linked to pages that are too dense for the typical person. Also, while admirably organized, it can’t escape the potential for confusion from having so much data.

What’s next: Info specific to Maryland and Virginia is already in the system; entries for more states will be posted in coming months, says the center, whose challenge now is to keep up with changes in medication rules, eligibility standards and unexpected matters like the shortage of flu shots.