Publications

Summary of Medicare benefits, coverage options, rights and protections, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare. (124 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10050  (size: 2.26 MB) Revised 1/1/2010

View Large Print Adobe PDF - 10050-LE  (size: 369.68 KB) Revised 9/1/2008

This publication is also viewable in Spanish  (size: 409.54 KB) Revised 9/1/2007

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A booklet containing information on choosing a Medigap policy to supplement Original Medicare. (64 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 02110  (size: 561.33 KB) Revised 9/1/2008

View Large Print Adobe PDF - 02110-LE  (size: 234.01 KB) Revised 3/1/2007

This publication is also viewable in Spanish  (size: 752.61 KB) Revised 9/1/2008

This brochure explains how to use Dialysis Facility Compare to get quality and facility information for Medicare certified dialysis facilities. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10208  (size: 187.64 KB) Revised 9/1/2008

This publication is also viewable in Spanish  (size: 154.22 KB) Revised 8/1/2008

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

View Adobe PDF - 02173  (size: 86.04 KB) Revised 6/1/2009

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Provides information to help individuals, family members, caregivers, and those who assist them find and compare nursing homes, and make informed decisions about nursing home care. (68 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 02174  (size: 4.48 MB) Revised 11/1/2008

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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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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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Provides an overview of the information found on Medicare’s Hospital Compare (www.medicare.gov/hosptial) and explains why people should compare the quality of the care and services given by hospitals. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11342  (size: 205.35 KB) Revised 3/1/2008

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

View Adobe PDF - 11341  (size: 117.37 KB) Revised 1/1/2008

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Provides an overview of the information found at www.medicare.gov on the web about the quality of care and services given by health plans, prescription drug plans and health care providers. (2 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11266  (size: 260.84 KB) Revised 3/1/2008

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This fact sheet explains the quality measures on Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder and Medicare Options Compare at www.medicare.gov and how you can use the information to help you choose and join a plan that meets your needs. (5 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11226  (size: 359.73 KB) Revised 8/1/2009

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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. (44 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11206  (size: 379.20 KB) Revised 2/1/2008

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Detailed information about Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans. (28 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 10144  (size: 206.96 KB) Revised 9/1/2007

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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. (20 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11302  (size: 295.70 KB) Revised 11/1/2009

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Detailed information about Medicare Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans (32 pages)

View Adobe PDF - 11152  (size: 499.82 KB) Revised 9/1/2008

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