The Official Government Web Site for People with Medicare
(Separate Website)
This web site contains government information and publications about: (1) Medicare eligibility, enrollment and premiums, (2) Medicare claims and appeals, (3) choosing health care providers and nursing homes that take Medicare insurance, (4) deductible, coinsurance and premium amounts, and (5) special programs, including prescription drug assistance programs, and (6) "Medigap" insurance - finding supplemental insurance policies to cover expenses not paid by Medicare.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Preventative Services to Keep You Healthy
(Separate Website)
Information on preventative measures
(1) Mammography for breast cancer screening, (2) Pap smears for cervical cancer screening, (3) Tests for colorectal cancer screening, (4) Bone mass measurements for osteoporosis, (5) Diabetes self-management and blood glucose monitoring, (6) Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Choosing a Hospital - A Guide for People with Medicare
(Separate Website)
Choosing the hospital that's right for you
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing Facility Care
(Separate Website)
This booklet explains: (1) Medicare covered skilled care; (2) your rights and protections, (3) where you can get help with questions. This document is available in PDF format.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Part D
An introduction to the prescription drug benefit from Medicare
By: Wyoming Legal Services - Lander Office
Medicare Part D: Who should sign up?
Things you should consider before you make a decision about signing up for the drug benefit
By: Wyoming Legal Services - Lander Office
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