Although Social Security determines entitlement to Medicare benefits, the Medicare program is administered by a different agency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). There also is a Medicare website.
You can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to speak to a Medicare Customer Service Representative.
For answers to your questions about the new prescription drug benefits, see the Frequently Asked Questions at Medicare.gov, The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare Information.
Also, see the Medicare website for the following information:
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