Skip Navigation

healthatozlink

Medicare

All Health A-Z Results: 1-61 of 61 Web Pages
| Show in Pages

Medicare Eligibility Tool

This section of the Medicare site is designed to provide you with information about your Medicare eligibility and enrollment. You will be asked to answer a series of questions.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Personal Plan Finder

Also available in: Spanish 

Welcome to our Medicare Personal Plan Finder tool. This tool will provide you with a list of Medicare health plan choices in the geographic area you specify, along with benefit descriptions and other ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Premiums and Coinsurance Rates

A statement of Medicare hospital and medical insurance deductibles, coinsurance, and premiums.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder

Also available in: Spanish 

This page is an interactive tool that allows you to narrow your search for a Medicare prescription drug plan based on your personal preferences such as cost, coverage, and convenience. ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare.gov

Also available in: Spanish 

www.medicare.gov is the official U.S. Government web site for Medicare information. Visit this site for the latest information about the Medicare program including State contacts, managed care options... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare: Preventive Services

The purpose of this Medicare section is to provide visitors with information about preventive services that are available to people with Medicare. Prevention is the first step in staying healthy.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

About Part D  External Link

The Medicare prescription drug benefit is insurance that will provide those enrolled in Medicare (either in Medicare Part A or Part B) with savings on a wide array of brand and generic prescription dr... Details >

Coalition to Advance Prescription Drug Education  External Link

Alternative to Nursing Home Care

Access to Medicare alternatives to nursing home care for persons who need such care but prefer to remain in their own home with the help of their family and friends, community services, and profession... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

American Indian Alaska Native: Resources, Outreach, and Education

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed information on the Medicare prescription drug coverage specifically for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). This page links ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

American Indian/Alaska Native Center Page - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

This index page links to information about American Indian/Alaska Native health and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

American Indian/Alaska Native Resource Center for Medicare Information  External Link

It is estimated there are over 120,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives over the age of 65. Many of these elders live in rural areas and rely heavily upon federal and tribal assistance for housing,... Details >

National Indian Health Board, Inc.  External Link

Ask Medicare: Caregiver Information

The Ask Medicare Web site helps family caregivers–those who are family members or friends who help people with Medicare–access and use valuable healthcare information, services and resources. e-Newsle... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Multilanguage Publications

This page provides access to educational materials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the new Medicare prescription drug coverage. Materials are available in English, Chinese, Kore... Details >

Social Security Administration

Consumer Guide To Medicare  External Link

More than 40 million Americans receive health benefits through Medicare. Recent legislative and regulatory changes to the program, particularly concerning the coverage of prescription drugs, have many... Details >

National Association of Health Underwriters  External Link

Defaulted Borrowers: Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program

This page is maintained by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and provides a current listing of borrowers who have defaulted on the repayment of their HEAL loans and are excluded from... Details >

Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Dialysis Facility Compare

Locate and compare dialysis services available in your area by looking at dialysis facility location, shifts that start or continue after 5 PM, adequacy of hemodialysis, anemia management and patient ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Educational Presentations: Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Support  External Link

This section provides an educational presentation about the part D prescription drug plan.... Details >

Coalition to Advance Prescription Drug Education  External Link

Eldercare Locator: Medicare Search

Starting January 1, 2006, everyone with Medicare can get prescription drug coverage. To find out where you can get information about Medicare prescription drug coverage and personalized help in choos... Details >

Eldercare Locator, Administration on Aging

Federal Trade Commission Consumer Alert: Medicare Part D Solicitations

Information about the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is in the news just about every day. Scam artists also follow the headlines, and they are reportedly contacting seniors claiming to represe... Details >

Federal Trade Commission

Formulary Finder for Prescription Drug Plans

Also available in: Spanish 

This page is an interactive tool which allows individuals to find state plans that match their required drug list.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Frequently Asked Questions about the Drug Benefit  External Link

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions concerning the new Medicare drug benefit. Questions include what drugs Medicare will pay for, what drugs the drug plans will cover, how to file... Details >

Families USA  External Link

Frequently Asked Questions: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about Medicare prescription drug coverage. The questions cover Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2006, how to join a Medicare Prescri... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Glossary of Medicare Terms  External Link

Understanding Medicare means knowing the meaning of many unfamiliar terms. This glossary contains key words and acronyms.... Details >

Medicare Rights Center  External Link

Guide to Health Insurance For People With Medicare: Choosing a Medigap Policy

A guide to help beneficiaries with purchasing Medigap supplemental insurance, using Medigap supplemental insurance and other kinds of health insurance. Also provides a listing of state area agencies o... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Help for Health Booklets  External Link

These health booklets were produced with the assistance of AARP and the California Health Care Foundation. They feature information on Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and long-term care in English a... Details >

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging  External Link

Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

A new Medicare Prescription Drug Program offers help with prescription drug costs. The new program gives a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage. This page provides answers... Details >

Social Security Administration

Home Health Compare

Home Health Compare rates all Medicare-certified home healthcare agencies based on 11 quality measurements. ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Introducing Medicare's New Coverage for Prescription Drugs

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified  Korean  Vietnamese 

Medicare will soon offer coverage for precription drugs. ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Key Facts about Seasonal Flu Vaccine

Also available in: Spanish 

The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated. This fact sheet discusses the two types of flu vaccine, best time to get vaccinated, and who should and should not get vaccinated. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Landscape of Local Plans State-by-State Breakdown

This page lists Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans and other Health Plans with prescription drug coverage by state, including information on cost, coverage, and convenience.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Advantage - Fact Sheet  External Link

This fact sheet, provides an overview of the Medicare Advantage program, describes program changes made by the new drug law in plan participation and beneficiary enrollment, presents data on benefits ... Details >

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation  External Link

Medicare and Medicaid Paper-Based Manuals

This site provides access to electronic and print versions of program manuals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare and You 2007

This handbook contains important information about what is new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services

Also available in: Spanish 

This booklet discusses the two parts of Medicare, when protection begins and ends, providers of and coverage of maintenance dialysis, self-dialysis, home dialysis, and kidney transplant surgery. Othe... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Covers America

Medicare Covers America is a health information cable television series produced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Each cable show provides up-to-date information about Medicare issues ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Drug Law Materials for Advocates and Consumers - Families USA  External Link

This page provides a collection of materials produced by Families USA covering different aspects of the new Medicare prescription drug, including out-of-pocket costs under the new law, discount card, ... Details >

Families USA  External Link

Medicare Participating Physician Directory

Welcome to the physician search tool. This tool will provide you with a list of physicians in the specialty and geographic area you specify, along with detailed physician profiles, maps and driving di... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: How to Join

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified  Korean  Vietnamese 

Insurance companies and other Medicare approved plans cover the drugs.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Cost Estimator

Private companies will offer Medicare prescription drug coverage starting January 1, 2006. This page links to Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Cost Estimator, a quick tool that gives individuals a sens... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder Demonstration

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder on www.medicare.gov on October 17, 2005. The tool is designed to help people with Medicare find a Medicar... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Program Glossary

This glossary explains terms in the Medicare program. Choose either a letter from the alphabet list for a display of terms beginning with your choice or "all letters" for a display of the entire gloss... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Publications Page

Also available in: Spanish 

Visit this site to view or download publications related to Medicare issues, online. Some publications are available in other languages -- French and Spanish -- and files are in HTML and Adobe PDF for... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Will Help Beneficiaries Quit Smoking

This news release announces the intent by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide new coverage allowing certain Medicare beneficiaries who smoke to receive counseling services th... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

My.Medicare.gov

My.Medicare.gov - the Medicare Beneficiary Portal is an internet portal allowing registered beneficiaries the ability to view entitlement, enrollment, deductible, and address of record information. Ad... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

National Medicare Training Modules

This online course, designed for independent study, will enhance your knowledge of the Medicare program as it relates to people with Medicare.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Nursing Home Compare: National Nursing Home Database

Allows users to easily obtain and review information, which can help them make educated decisions about nursing homes. This web site has the most recent information from state inspections of every Med... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Preparing For The May 15th Enrollment Deadline (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage)

Time is running out to sign up for the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. All people with Medicare are eligible for this benefit regardless of income or how many prescriptions they currently take. T... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Prescription Drug Coverage

Everyone with Medicare, regardless of income, health status, or prescription drug usage, will have access to prescription drug coverage beginning on January 1, 2006. This page provides access to infor... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Prescription Drug Coverage: Basic Information

This page provides basic information about Medicare prescription drug coverage, including what it is, who can get it, when to get it, how to get it, and why to get it.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Prescription Drug Coverage: Common Situations

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services designed this page to help people get started thinking about Medicare drug coverage. The page provides individuals with drug coverage descriptions of com... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Prescription Drug Coverage: General Information - Overview

The Medicare Modernization Act legislation provides seniors and people with disabilities with the first comprehensive prescription drug benefit ever offered under the Medicare program, the most signif... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Prescription Drug Coverage: Things to Consider

This page provides information about how to look at the cost, coverage, convenience, and peace of mind of Medicare drug coverage when selecting a plan that meets one’s needs.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Protecting Your Personal Information

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified  Korean  Vietnamese 

How to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Quick Facts about Medicare New Coverage for Prescription Drugs:

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified  Korean  Vietnamese 

What do I need to know? Quick Facts.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Regional Offices: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regional Offices serve as the agency’s initial point of contact for beneficiaries, health care providers, state and local governments as well as the genera... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Resources on the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit  External Link

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 was signed into law on December 8, 2003. The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has compiled some resources to reflect the lat... Details >

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation  External Link

State Contacts for Medicare Information

A search engine that allows users to select States for local information and contacts regarding Medicare. Information is available on publications and forms, data, laws and regulations, and other rela... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Stay Healthy: Breast Cancer Screening (Mammograms)

Medicare covers screening mammograms and digital technologies for screening mammograms to check for breast cancer before you or a doctor may be able to feel it.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Supplier Directory

This database provides names, addresses, and contact information for suppliers that provide services or products under the Medicare program. ... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

View Additional Detail on Medicare Plans offering Prescription Drug Coverage and Other Related Information

This page provides download lists of all National plans, all Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans, and all Medicare Advantage and Other Health Plans, and 2006 Limited Income Premium Subsidy Amounts for... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Your Medicare Coverage

This Medicare section provides information about your health care benefits in the Original Medicare plan (sometimes referred to as fee for service).... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services