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Health & Benefits

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Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that helps people 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease. Learn more here.

Getting Medicare benefits
Describes, explains, and compares the 4 parts of the Medicare program.
Guide
Medicare Part D drug coverage
Describes the Medicare Part D program, what it covers and how to apply. Anyone enrolled in Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, or both may also enroll in a Medicare Part D program.
Guide
Appealing a Medicare claim denial decision
Steps to appeal for Medicare if you were denied or think you were not given the proper amount of benefits.
How-To
Understanding Medigap
Describes Medigap insurance from private companies which supplement your Medicare insurance.
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Differences between Medicaid vs Medicare
Explains the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and the additional services you could receive through Medicaid.
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Your rights in a hospital
Learn about your rights as both a patient and a visitor in a hospital. 
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Extra Help to pay for premiums and cost-sharing
Describes the Extra Help program, how you may qualify, and how to apply.
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Medicare savings programs basics
Describes the programs available to help pay for Medicare, qualifications and items they cover.
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Receiving Medicare and Medicaid
Describes what you must enroll for if you receive both Medicare and Medicaid.
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Medicare assignment explained
Describes how some medical providers agree to not charge more for services than the medicare approved charge.
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Medicare Part B
Describes eligibility requirements for Medicare Part B and the services covered.
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Medicare Part A
Describes free enrollment, enrollment with a premium, and the different services covered by Medicare Part A.
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Enrolling in Medicare
Describes the two ways of enrolling in medicare.
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Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)
Describes the different plan options and the pros and cons of Medicare Part C.
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