Publications

Information on how to call 1-800 MEDICARE with questions on your Original Medicare billing. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11365  (size: 31.10 KB) Revised 5/6/2008

This fact sheet provides the premiums and deductibles for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). It also includes information about the income-related monthly adjustment amounts for Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage). (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11579  (size: 70 KB) Revised 10/1/2011

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A fact sheet with information about Federal and state programs for people with limited income and resources.

This publication is available in other languages.

(3 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11445  (size: 160 KB) Revised 11/1/2011

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This document answers question you might have after you’ve enrolled into Medicare. This publication is available in other languages.

(2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11533  (size: 481 KB) Revised 3/1/2011

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This brochure provides basic information about how Medicare works. This publication is available in other languages.

(4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11514  (size: 183 KB) Revised 7/1/2011

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This fact sheet gives a general overview about Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11588  (size: 237 KB) Revised 10/1/2011

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This brochure explains in simple terms and pictures about applying for extra help with prescription drug costs.

This publication is available in other languages.

(2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11318  (size: 776.49 KB) Revised 7/1/2007

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This publication promotes the Ask Medicare Web site and e-Newsletter for caregivers. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11418  (size: 140 KB) Revised 1/1/2011

This fact sheet provides information and resources to people with Medicare prescription drug coverage during the coverage gap. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11213  (size: 136 KB) Revised 1/1/2011

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Tri-fold color brochure with basic information about Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP programs for Native American communities. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11368_N  (size: 271.94 KB) Revised 3/1/2009

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This brochure provides an introduction and broad overview of coordination of benefits, including how Medicare works with other insurance and who pays first. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11546  (size: 617 KB) Revised 7/1/2011

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Provides information on the dialysis facility compare tool. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10208  (size: 1.94 MB) Revised 12/1/2010

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This brochure provides Medicare and caregiver information and resources to help you care for someone with Medicare. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11458  (size: 3.11 MB) Revised 4/1/2010

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This brochure explains in simple terms and pictures about applying for extra help with prescription drug costs. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11318-AA  (size: 4.08 MB) Revised 9/1/2007

This comprehensive booklet describes Medicare's new Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies Program. (28 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11461  (size: 720 KB) Revised 10/1/2010

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This brochure describes Medicare's new Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies program, including a list of the affected areas and the items included. (6 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11363  (size: 3.23 MB) Revised 10/1/2010

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This brochure explains how people with Medicare can benefit from electronic prescriptions. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11382  (size: 297 KB) Revised 3/1/2012

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This tip sheet tells you when to call 1-800-MEDICARE or other resources for answers to your Medicare questions. (5 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11386  (size: 216.00 KB) Revised 9/1/2010

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This fact sheet provides information about the special rights you have to get care and prescription drugs if you are in a disaster or emergency area. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11377  (size: 59 KB) Revised 2/1/2012

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This fact sheet provides basic information about the eligibility age (full retirement age) to get full Social Security retirement benefits. (3 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11038  (size: 67.08 KB) Revised 3/1/2008

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Provides information to help people with Medicare review their health and prescription drug coverage in the fall. (5 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11220  (size: 228 KB) Revised 9/1/2011

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This brochure helps explain how to help protect your loved ones from health-care associated infections. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11602  (size: 115 KB) Revised 1/1/2012

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This wallet card helps explain how to help protect your loved ones from health-care associated infections. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11603  (size: 80 KB) Revised 1/1/2012

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An explanation of the Medicare Trust Funds. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11396  (size: 157 KB) Revised 5/1/2011

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Provides information about how to get reimbursed through Medicare Part D for self-administered drugs you get in hospital outpatient settings (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11333  (size: 364 KB) Revised 2/1/2011

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This brochure explains the basics of Medicaid benefits. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11409  (size: 666 KB) Revised 3/1/2011

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Summary of Medicare benefits, coverage options, rights and protections, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare.

View Adobe PDF - 10050  (size: 3.220 MB) Revised 12/1/2011

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This booklet explains mental health benefits under Medicare Part A and Part B, who is eligible, and how payment is made in the Original Medicare Plan. (24 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10184  (size: 855.46 KB) Revised 12/1/2009

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This booklet is a guide for families and friends of people with Medicare. It highlights several topics related to the health and care of a person with Medicare. (56 pages)

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Lists Medicare-covered diabetes services and supplies and questions diabetics should ask their doctor. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11410  (size: 192 KB) Revised 1/1/2011

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This letter informs Medicare patients that their doctor is participating in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and explains what that means to them. (1 page)

View Adobe PDF - 11317  (size: 33.25 KB) Revised 1/1/2008

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This brochure provides an introduction and broad overview of Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap) policies. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11575  (size: 589 KB) Revised 9/1/2011

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This fact sheet provides information about Medicare’s new rules for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11437  (size: 88.63 KB) Revised 10/1/2009

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This brochure explains the basics of Medicare benefits. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11389  (size: 750 KB) Revised 8/1/2011

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This postcard tells you what to expect at a one-on-one meeting with an agent or broker about Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11593  (size: 470 KB) Revised 11/1/2011

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This conference card lists the benefits of using MyMedicare.gov and the Blue Button feature on the Web site. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11424  (size: 93 KB) Revised 10/1/2011

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This conference card explains what you can do on MyMedicare.gov and Medicare.gov. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11584  (size: 446 KB) Revised 10/1/2011

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This postcard advertises this year’s new Open Enrollment dates. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11585  (size: 282 KB) Revised 11/1/2011

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This brochure explains how you can manage your health information electronically by using personal health records. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11397  (size: 269 KB) Revised 4/1/2011

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Find and compare high quality health care options on the Quality Care Finder. (1 page)

View Adobe PDF - 11580  (size: 196 KB) Revised 8/1/2011

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Find and Compare High Quality Health Care Options on the Quality Care Finder with all 6 compare tools. (1 page)

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This fact sheet explains some of the new benefits that are available thanks to the Affordable Care Act ? things like more free preventive services and lower prescription drug costs. (1 page)

View Adobe PDF - 11600  (size: 148 KB) Revised 2/1/2012

This conference card provides basic information about what a person with Medicare needs to know if they travel and need certain durable medical equipment. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11513  (size: 264 KB) Revised 10/1/2010

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Tip sheet is designed to help you learn more about enrollment in the different parts of Medicare, including who can sign up, when you can sign up, and how the timing can affect your costs. (12 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11219  (size: 553 KB) Revised 11/1/2011

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This booklet is included in the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) package that Medicare mails to people who are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B. It gives a basic overview of Medicare and includes key decisions that people who are new to Medicare need to make. (32 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11095  (size: 121 KB) Revised 11/1/2011

This publication lists questions and answers around the Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit. This publication is available in other languages.

(2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11532  (size: 981 KB) Revised 3/1/2011

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This fact sheet explains Long-Term Care Hospitals, their purpose, and how people with Medicare are covered for services in this setting. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11347  (size: 75.04 KB) Revised 1/1/2009

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This fact sheet provides a brief overview of Medicare and Medicaid. This publication is available in other languages.

(2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11306  (size: 54 KB) Revised 9/1/2011

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This tip sheet explains how premium withhold deductions work if you switch drug plans for 2012. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11400  (size: 215 KB) Revised 12/1/2011

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This brochure includes information women need to know about heart disease. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11294  (size: 690 KB) Revised 6/1/2011

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This fact sheet explains what you can do to protect yourself and Medicare from fraud. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11442  (size: 52 KB) Revised 10/1/2011

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This booklet tells you how your Medicare prescription drug coverage works, how it works with other drug coverage you may have, and how you get Extra Help if you have limited income and resources. (84 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11109  (size: 1.1109 MB) Revised 3/1/2012

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Explains right of nursing home residents to learn if they can live in the community and get the services and supports they need. (2 pages)

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This fact sheet provides information and resources to people with Medicare who need help paying for their prescription drug costs. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11417  (size: 151.49 KB) Revised 2/1/2009

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This fact sheet explains the discount on brand-name drugs and coverage for generic drugs during the coverage gap and how these benefits will increase over time until the coverage gap is closed by 2020. (8 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11493  (size: 362 KB) Revised 1/1/2012

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An explanation of Part D IRMAA and who has to pay it. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11469  (size: 49 KB) Revised 5/1/2011

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This fact sheet describes the methods Medicare drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans with prescription drug coverage (MA-PDs) use to provide access to prescription drugs. (8 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11136  (size: 429 KB) Revised 2/1/2011

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This tip sheet explains what people who qualify for Extra Help can do to make sure they?re paying the right amount for their drugs at the pharmacy. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11324  (size: 288 KB) Revised 1/1/2012

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This tip sheet tells you how to join a Medicare drug plan once you have chosen the plan you want. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11111  (size: 90 KB) Revised 3/1/2012

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This tip sheet explains what you can do if your pharmacy can't fill a prescription because they stock a drug that isn't listed with the FDA. (1 page)

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This fact sheet explains how Medicare prescription drug coverage works for people who also have drug coverage through a current or former employer or union. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11107  (size: 344 KB) Revised 2/1/2011

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This fact sheet provides basic information about Medicare’s prescription drug coverage for people with a Medicare health plan with prescription drug coverage (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11135  (size: 426 KB) Revised 4/1/2011

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This tip sheet explains things to consider when comparing Medicare drug plans. (8 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11163  (size: 430 KB) Revised 11/1/2011

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This tip sheet provides helpful tips on what to bring to the pharmacy when you have a new prescription drug plan. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11343  (size: 356 KB) Revised 1/1/2012

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Explains that Medicare and Social Security are determining whether some people who qualify for Extra Help will continue to qualify in 2011, and what people should do if their level of Extra Help changes. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11215  (size: 414 KB) Revised 6/1/2011

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This fact sheet explains the quality measures on the Medicare Plan Finder and how you can use the information to help you choose a plan that meets your needs. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11226  (size: 329 KB) Revised 10/1/2011

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A booklet containing information on choosing a Medigap policy to supplement the original Medicare plan. (60 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 02110  (size: 1.72 MB) Revised 12/1/2011

View Adobe PDF - 02110-B  (size: ) Revised 3/1/2007

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View Large Print Adobe PDF - 02110-LE  (size: 6.88 MB) Revised 12/1/2011

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A guide to what you need to know about getting a second opinion before surgery. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 02173  (size: 78 KB) Revised 6/1/2010

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This official government booklet explains the steps to choosing a hospital and why hospital quality is important. (28 pages)

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This bookmark provides information on what to consider when looking for a doctor. (1 page)

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This fact sheet provides information on the marketing rules Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans must follow. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11327  (size: 289.60 KB) Revised 9/1/2008

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This brochure explains what you?ll find on Medicare?s Hospital Compare Web tool. (62 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11342  (size: 401 KB) Revised 9/1/2011

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Provides an overview of the information found on Medicare?s Nursing Home Compare (www.medicare.gov/nhcompare) and explains how people can find and compare the quality of nursing homes. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11385  (size: 609.26 KB) Revised 12/1/2008

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This fact sheet has information about the PACE program. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11341  (size: 59 KB) Revised 1/1/2011

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The booklet contains detailed information on choosing a nursing home, as well as costs and coverage. (72 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 02174  (size: 1274 KB) Revised 5/1/2011

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This booklet provides information on Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans including how the plans work and questions to ask to decide if these plans are right for you. (36 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11206  (size: 871 KB) Revised 5/1/2012

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Publication gives an overview of Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs), including how SNPs work, how to join and switch, and how to decide if a Medicare SNP is right for you. (24 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11302  (size: 359 KB) Revised 11/1/2011

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This fact sheet explains how hospital status affects how much a person pays for hospital services and whether their stay in a skilled nursing facility will be covered. (8 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11435  (size: 68 KB) Revised 2/1/2011

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A brochure explaining how you can get help paying your Medicare Part A and/or Part B premiums (through Medicare Savings Programs).

This publication is available in other languages.

(3 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10126  (size: 368 KB) Revised 3/1/2011

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Provides information for caregivers who may need to talk to a doctor about a friend or family member?s condition and treatment plan during an office visit. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11441  (size: 57 KB) Revised 3/1/2012

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A guide to learning what Medicare covers and how much you’ll pay. (4 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11472  (size: 48 KB) Revised 10/1/2010

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An explanation of the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medigap. (5 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11474  (size: 59.00 Kb) Revised 10/1/2010

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A brochure that explains Medicare coverage to help pay health care costs if you are in a covered clinical research study. (8 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 02226  (size: 362.38 KB) Revised 3/1/2010

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This is the official U.S. government booklet about Medicare home health care benefits for people with Original Medicare. (31 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10969  (size: 647 KB) Revised 5/1/2010

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This brochure explains the basics of Medicare’s hospice benefit. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11361  (size: 906 KB) Revised 7/1/2011

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This brochure has information about education services for people with Stage IV chronic kidney disease. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11454  (size: 300.10 KB) Revised 3/1/2010

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An explanation of how Medicare pays with other types of insurance. (36 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 02179  (size: 701 KB) Revised 11/1/2011

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This brochure explains the basics of Medicare's skilled nursing facility benefits. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11359  (size: 314.96 KB) Revised 8/1/2008

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A brief overview of how Original Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient hospital services. (3 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11408  (size: 551 KB) Revised 2/1/2012

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This brochure provides a brief overview of how Original Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient mental health services. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11358  (size: 685 KB) Revised 2/1/2012

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This booklet explains ambulance coverage under Original Medicare. It provides information on coverage, payment, and rights and protection issues. (16 pages)

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This booklet explains the diabetes supplies and services that Medicare helps pay for, and where you can get more help.

This publication is available in other languages.

(30 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11022  (size: 4.64 MB) Revised 11/1/2008

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Provides an overview of Medicare’s coverage of durable medical equipment, including which items are and are not covered. (16 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11045  (size: 327.35 KB) Revised 12/1/2008

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This booklet has information about Medicare coverage for people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant). (56 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10128  (size: 743 KB) Revised 4/1/2012

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A brochure explaining Medicare covered skilled care, your rights and protections, and where you can get help with your questions. (52 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10153  (size: 383.59 KB) Revised 9/1/2007

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Information about Medicare`s limited coverage of health care services and supplies when you travel outside the U.S. (5 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11037  (size: 58.00 KB) Revised 9/1/2010

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This brochure has information about Medicare coverage for children with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant). (2 pages)

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Lists Medicare-covered kidney disease education services. (2 pages)

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This booklet has information about Medicare?s hospice care coverage. (16 pages)

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This brochure explains the basics of Medicare’s home health benefit. (2 pages)

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This publication explains Medicare’s coverage of wheelchairs and scooters. It also has information on how to detect fraud. (3 pages)

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This brochure explains the basics of Medicare's dialysis and kidney transplant benefits. (2 pages)

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This card explains how over the next few years, you’ll pay a smaller percent of the Medicare-approved amount for outpatient mental health treatment. (2 pages)

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Changes in law require Medicare to change the way it pays suppliers for oxygen equipment and supplies. You will still be able to get your oxygen equipment; however, you should know about the new rules that start January 1, 2009. (3 pages)

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This fact sheet has information about how outpatient services are paid for people with Medicare Part B. (4 pages)

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This publication gives an overview of Medicare?s covered preventive services.

This publication is available in other languages.

(4 pages)

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This fact sheet provides information about filing complaints and grievances in the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease Program by or on behalf of an individual with kidney failure. (2 pages)

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Informs people with Medicare that they can help fight fraud by checking their Original Medicare claims on www.MyMedicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and using the automated phone system. (2 pages)

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Informs people with Medicare that they can help fight fraud by checking their Original Medicare claims on www.MyMedicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and using the automated phone system. (4 pages)

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This fact sheet provides a brief description of the goals of Medicare`s Beneficiary Ombudsman. (2 pages)

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This booklet explains the appeals process. (56 pages)

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Lists the rights of people with Medicare. (16 pages)

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This booklet provides information on how to detect and protect against fraud and identity theft. (16 pages)

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Provides basic information on Part D and protecting personal information.br />
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(2 pages)

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This publication provides answers to commonly asked questions about who to contact when a person with Medicare has a complaint about the quality of health care received. (4 pages)

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An easy-to-use checklist of Medicare-covered preventive services. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11420  (size: 186 KB) Revised 3/1/2012

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This checklist includes a list of questions to ask your doctor about Medicare?s preventive services. (2 pages)

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This checklist helps you and your caregiver make sure you have the information you need before discharge. (6 pages)

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This publication gives an overview of Medicare’s covered preventive services. (28 pages)

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