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Lower Your Costs During the Coverage Gap
published on February 22nd, 2012 at 12:05 PM
This page will help you to learn 5 ways to lower your costs during the coverage gap.
Learn More About Plans in Your Area
published on October 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Part of the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder tool that will help you to identify the plans in your state.
Know What to do about the Flu.
published on October 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Seasonal flu shots are available right now. H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine is being shipped and will soon be widely available.
Medicare & You 2010
published on October 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Medicare & You contains important information about what's new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. It is available in both English and Spanish.Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mails a geographic-specific version to all households of people with Medicare. In 2009, there are 59 geographic-specific versions with drug and health plan comparison charts for particular states or regions.
MyMedicare.gov
published on October 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 PM
MyMedicare.gov provides direct Internet access to your Medicare benefits, eligibility, enrollment (including prescription drug plans) and preventive health information - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the site, sign up, and Medicare will mail you a password to allow you access to your personal Medicare information. MyMedicare.gov also allows you to view your adjudicated claims information, access online forms and publications, and receive important messages from Medicare.

Medicare & You 2010 Introduction.
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Medicare & You contains important information about what's new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose.
Section 1: Medicare Part A and Part B (What's Covered)
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
This section has information that can help you make informed health care decisions. It also explains what Medicare Part A and Part B cover and how to enroll.
Section 2: Your Medicare Choices
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
You have choices for how you get your Medicare health and prescription drug coverage. Before making any decisions, learn as much as you can about the types of coverage available to you.
Section 3: Programs for People with Limited Income and Resources
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
There are Federal and state programs available for people with limited income and resources. These programs may help you save on your health care and prescription drug costs or provide extra income.
Protecting Yourself and Medicare
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
You can protect yourself and Medicare by understanding your rights (including your right to appeal) and knowing how to identify and report fraud.
Planning Ahead
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
This section gives you information to help you plan ahead to make important health care choices. Your family, friends, and partners in your community may be an important part of helping you manage and plan for your future health care. Whether it's helping you plan for long-term care or keeping a copy of your advance directives, be sure to ask for any help you may need from people you trust.
For More Information (Phone, Web Sites, Publications)
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
This section gives you information to help you plan ahead to make important health care choices. Your family, friends, and partners in your community may be an important part of helping you manage and plan for your future health care. Whether it's helping you plan for long-term care or keeping a copy of your advance directives, be sure to ask for any help you may need from people you trust.
Definitions
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Definitions
Medicare Costs
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Medicare Costs
Using Computers to Manage Your Health Information
published on February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Using Computers to Manage Your Health Information

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