Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare
Medicare is a federal health insurance plan for Americans age 65 and older and for people with disabilities. For additional information, please visit the Medicare Web site. This site contains information on Medicare including prescription drug plans. If you have questions, please call 1.800.MEDICARE (1.800.633.4227) (TTY toll-free: 877.486.2048) for more information.
You have the right to appeal any health care decision by Medicare.
Helpful links and information
Your State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free counseling for Medicare-related questions and issues. SHIP provides additional information related to Medicare rights and protections, filing an appeal, finding a supplemental program (known as Medigap) and choosing a Medicare health plan.
To find SHIP in your state, please visit www.healthassistancepartnership.org or call 202.737.6340.
For more information on patient rights and Medicare support, contact the Medicare Rights Center by calling 888.HMO.9050 (888.466.9050).
To learn more about filing an appeal with Medicare, visit www.medicare.gov/basics/appeals.asp.
To learn more about prescription drug coverage through Medicare, visit www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp.
For Medicare enrollment assistance and eligibility information for seniors with limited income and resources, contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) by calling 800.772.1213.
Medicaid
Medicaid provides medical assistance to low-income individuals and people with disabilities. For additional information, please visit www.medicare.gov and www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp.
Individuals with Medicaid may receive coverage for some medical costs including nursing home care, home health care and outpatient prescription drugs not covered by Medicare. Medicaid is run differently in each state, so contact your state office to learn more. To find contact information for your state office, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at 877.696.6775 or visit HHS's online state Medicaid finder.
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