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Non-profit organization provides information about the new Medicare prescription drug coverage benefits, including how to enroll in the plans.
March/April 2009 Ask Medicare newsletter with information on subjects including Advance Directives; Help Paying for Drug Coverage; and the National Caregivers Library. This link opens a PDF document.
Provides information, tools and materials to assist the caregiver and their loved ones in making informed health care decisions.
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.
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.
If you are disabled and have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for 24 months, have permanent kidney failure that requires maintenance dialysis or a kidney replacement, or have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), you may be able to get help paying for monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments. You can apply online.
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.
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.
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.
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 information about eligibility for financial assistance with paying Part D premiums, deductibles and copayments. This link opens a Word document.
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.
Perform a personalized search for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in your community.
Web site provides answers to questions about Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.
Information about special Medicaid programs for certain eligible Medicare beneficiaries who are low income. Coverage may help pay for all or part of the Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance. This link opens a Word document.
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.
Helps organizations enroll seniors and younger adults with disabilities with limited means into the benefits programs for which they are eligible so that they can remain healthy and improve the quality of their lives.
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.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched Ask Medicare, a new initiative to help family caregivers access valuable healthcare information, services and resources.
Provides detailed information on health plans, nursing homes, Medigap policies, contacts and Medicare.
Anyone who has Medicare can get Medicare Prescription Drug coverage. Extra help with co-payments and deductibles worth up to $3,900 per year is available for some people with limited income and resources.
Includes general information on Medicare and related resources for working beneficiaries with disabilities.
This Web site 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.
