HHS Updates

MyMedicare.gov

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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

2009 Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates

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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

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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

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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

Know What to do about the Flu – Medicare Help

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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

Step 2 to Get Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

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you can get drug coverage and the rest of your Medicare coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan, like an HMO or PPO, that typically provides more benefits at a significantly lower cost through a network of doctors and hospitals. No matter what type of plan you choose, you can choose a plan that reflects what you want in terms of cost, coverage and convenience.