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On September 18 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch a caregiver initiative through a live webcast with Acting Administrator Kerry Weems and a number of key partner organizations. During the webcast, Mr. Weems will provide an overview of the initiative and take questions from caregivers, partners, the media and other stakeholders through electronically submitted questions. Register for this important webcast.
Non-profit organization provides information about the new Medicare prescription drug coverage benefits, including how to enroll in the plans.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will soon launch a ground-breaking ranking system of America's nursing homes, giving each a star rating. CMS is requesting comments on the system designed to provide patients and their families an easy to understand assessment of nursing home quality, making meaningful distinctions between high performing and low performing homes.
Information for states, beneficiaries and advocacy groups on the legislation that modernizes the employment services system for people with disabilities and makes it possible for millions of Americans with disabilities to no longer have to choose between taking a job and having health care.
Entry point for information on the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Recent news and events from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
February 2007 news release from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) discusses data related to the use of generic drugs.
Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments under the new prescription drug program.
Because of flood damage to local health care facilities, many beneficiaries have been evacuated to neighboring communities where receiving hospitals and nursing homes may have no health care records or verification of a person's status as a Medicare beneficiary. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is waiving the normal documentation requirements so facilities can presume eligibility.
This tool provides information on how well hospitals care for all their adult patients relating to certain conditions or procedures. This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals provide.
Information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on how working may impact you if you receive Medicare or Medicaid.
The federal government's official handbook on Medicare.
Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and protections and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare. The entire document may be downloaded in .pdf format.
Consumer-oriented health news and information on new Medicare preventive benefits.
Web site from Families U.S.A. provides comprehensive background information about the new Medicare prescription drug law.
A discussion of Medicare coverage for hospitalization, partial hospitalization, outpatient services and home health services.
Information on the Medicare program including plan choices, contacts and publications.
Enter your ZIP code or county to find where to get information about Medicare prescription drug coverage and personalized help in choosing and joining a Medicare drug plan.
Information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding implementation of MMA benefits and reforms. Reforms under the MMA include more affordable health care, prescription drug coverage to all people with Medicare, expanded health plan options, improved health care access for rural Americans and preventive care services.
Provides a list of Medicare health plan choices in the geographic area you specify, along with benefit descriptions and other information to help you choose the plan that's best for you.
Information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage.
A brochure from the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the new Medicare prescription drug coverage. Document is in .pdf format.
The next opportunity to enroll for the Medicare prescription drug coverage will be from November 15, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
Perform a personalized search for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in your community.
Web site provides answers to questions about Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.
Publication from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about Medicare prescription drug plans. Document is in .pdf format.
Information from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding Medigap policies - health insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill the "gaps" in Original Medicare Plan coverage.
Information about Medicare and Medicare + Choice Plans.
Guides developed by the Kaiser Family Foundation explain the role of Medicare and Medicaid for the roughly 20 million children, adults and seniors with disabilities.
A guide for people with disabilities, benefits counselors, disability organizations and others on ensuring adequate and appropriate access to prescription drugs. Document is in Word format.
Information on health plans, nursing homes, Medigap policies, contacts and Medicare.
Includes general information on Medicare and resources related to Medicare for working beneficiaries with disabilities.
This website lists The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) in every state and several territories. SHIP counselors are available to provide free one-on-one help with Medicare questions or problems.
Information on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, which will allow all Medicare beneficiaries to have the opportunity to purchase prescription drug coverage from among a choice of competing private plans.
Information from AARP on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Plan.
If your Medicare card is lost, stolen or damaged, you can ask for a new one by phone or online.
