National Donor Day — February 14
National Donor Day — February 14
CDC News
Grants and Contracts for Haiti Relief and Reconstruction
Grants and Contracts for Haiti Relief and Reconstruction
National Wear Red Day — February 5
National Wear Red Day — February 5
FREE Tax Help for Eligible Taxpayers
FREE Tax Help for Eligible Taxpayers
African American History Month
African American History Month
American Heart Month
American Heart Month
Medicare & You 2010
Medicare & You contains important information about what’s new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. It is available in both English and Spanish. Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … Read more
MyMedicare.gov
MyMedicare.gov provides direct Internet access to your Medicare benefits, eligibility, enrollment (including prescription drug plans) and preventive health information – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the site, sign up, and Medicare will mail you a password to allow you access to your personal Medicare information. MyMedicare.gov also allows you to view … Read more
Groundhog Day
Today is Groundhog Day and like the thousands of people gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, I’m eager to hear if Phil sees his shadow. According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he doesn’t see his shadow, there will be an early … Read more
Medicare.gov Data Updates
This week the data for the following tools was updated on Medicare.gov:Nursing Home CompareHelpful ContactsMedicare Options Compare
2009 Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates
The following is a listing of the Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates that will be in effect in 2009: Medicare Premiums for 2009: Part A: (Hospital Insurance) Premium Most people do not pay a monthly Part A premium because they or a spouse has 40 or more quarters of Medicare-covered employment. The Part A … Read more
New Edition of the Guide to Home Health Care Agencies
Home Health Compare can assist in choosing the best local home health agency – based on past performance helping patients get better and improving their ability to function at home. By looking at the type of care the beneficiary needs and seeing what portion of each agency’s patients achieve the best results (“outcomes”) for that … Read more
Order a Medicare Replacement Card Online
Need a Replacement Card? Order a Medicare Card by Phone or Online If you lose or damage your Medicare card, you can obtain a replacement card from Social Security one of the following ways: Log into your MyMedicare.gov account. If you do not have a MyMedicare account, sign up now. Order Online by visiting the … Read more
Medicare Special Enrollment Period
If you didn’t take Medicare Part B when you were first eligible because you or your spouse were working and had group health plan coverage
Know What to do about the Flu – Medicare Help
Seasonal flu shots are available right now. H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine is being shipped and will soon be widely available. Flu refers to illnesses caused by a number of different influenza viruses. Flu can cause a range of symptoms and effects, from mild to lethal. Two strains of flu, seasonal flu and the H1N1 (Swine) flu, … Read more
How to Use Your Medicare Card
Show your card whenever you get medical care. This will assure that a claim for payment is sent to Medicare. Make sure to use your exact name and claim number.
Medicare – What is a Personal Health Record?
A personal health record (PHR) is a confidential and easy-to-use tool for managing information about your health