Medicare and You 2006
(Separate Website)
Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and obligations, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Medicare Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This site lists frequently asked questions and answers about the Medicare drug plan. It includes information about the new Medicare drug plan starting in 2006 and how it differs from the current plans in effect. There is also a search feature so you may get information about other Social Security subjects.
By: Social Security Administration
Who is eligible to get Medicare covered home health care and what services are covered?
(Separate Website)
This page lists the eligibility requirement for Medicare covered home health care and what Medicare will cover if eligibility is met.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Medicare Information
(Separate Website)
Information on Medicare basics, making Medicare choices, selecting Medicare supplemental insurance, your Medicare rights, etc.
By: American Association of Retired Persons
Where To Get Your Medicare Questions Answered
(Separate Website)
This publication describes when you should call the Medicare Hotline or the Social Security Administration to get your questions answered.
By: Health Care Financing Administration
Your Medicare Rights and Protections
(Separate Website)
Lits your rights as Medicare beneficiary, including your right to file a complaint and your right to get the health care services you need.
By: Health Care Financing Administration
Medicare Hospice Benefits
(Separate Website)
An explanation of Medicare's hospice care coverage.
By: Health Care Financing Administration
Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits
(Separate Website)
This booklet explains: (1) mental health benefits and who is eligible, and (2) how payments are made in the original Medicare Plan. The document is available only in PDF format.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Appeals and Grievances
(Separate Website)
Instructions on how to appeal a Medicare decision. This site also includes a link to downloadable Medicare appeals forms.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Consumer Fraud Pamphlet: Medicare and Home Medical Equipment
(Separate Website)
Information on how to get home medical equipment and report suspected fraud.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service
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