Medicare Eligibility Requirements
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older, some disabled people under age 65
How to get a new medicare replacement card
Here is some helpful information we found on how to get a replacement medicare card
Will Medicare Run Out of Money in 2017?
Have you ever asked who is going to pay for the continued rise in health care cost? What is going to happen if nothing is done to control cost and revamp the medicare system…
Who is going to overhaul medicare and the health crisis?
Estimates are nearing $1- trillion dollars to overhaul health care with a government funded program.
Does Medicare Pay for Flu Shots?
People age 50 and over are at higher risk for serious complications from flu. You should get your flu shot as soon as they become available. Signs of the flu include fever, sore throat, body aches, runny nose and coughling. How often is it covered? Once a year in the fall or winter For whom? … Read more
How to Find the Nearest Social Security Office Near You
If you live in the United States and you want information and directions to the Social Security office that serves your area, just enter your U.S. Postal Service five-digit ZIP code below and select Locate. You’ll get information about your local Social Security office and other agencies in your area that may be able to … Read more
Here are the Social Security Office Center Locations
If you live or receive mail in Brooklyn, N.Y.; Queens, N.Y.; Orlando, Fla.; Sacramento County, Calif.; Phoenix, Ariz. (Maricopa County and Apache Junction Area); or Las Vegas, Nev., you must visit a Social Security Card Center to apply for an original or replacement Social Security card. If you do not live or receive mail in … Read more
Social Security Service Instructions for the Blind
The following instructions are for screen reader users like JAWS and Window-Eyes and Browser based readers like Home Page Reader.
Will Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Survive
Understanding the Largest Federal Assistance Program Social Security is the federal government’s largest single program. Created in 1935, the program now consists of two parts: Old-Age and Survivors Insurance pays benefits to retired workers and to their dependents and survivors. Disability Insurance (DI) makes payments to disabled workers who are younger than the normal retirement … Read more
Learn How to File a Medicare Claim the Easy Way
How to File a Claim for Medicare If you are in the Original Medicare Plan, providers (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and physicians) and suppliers are required by law to file Medicare claims for covered services and supplies that you receive. You should not need to file any Medicare claims. Medicare claims … Read more
National Council on Aging Assistance Program
Help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program) helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. Although SNAP is the national name, your state may use a different name. To learn more about SNAP and … Read more
Social Security Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas Social Security Card Center Serving Nye County, Esmeralda County, Lincoln County and all of Clark County (except Laughlin). Special Instructions: This Card Center provides mail-in service or the option to visit a contact station for residents of the following ZIP codes: 89001, 89003, 89008, 89010, 89013, 89017, 89020, 89022, 89023, 89042, 89043, 89045, … Read more
Medicare Help for Individuals with Limited Income
Extra Help for People with Limited Income and Resources If you are not sure if you qualify for extra help paying for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, visit these two online resources: 1. Apply Online for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs If your resources are less than $11,710 (single) or $23,410 (married) and … Read more
Where to Send Your Social Security Application
Take or mail the SS-5 to the nearest Social Security office. Be sure to take or mail the originals or certified copies of your supporting documents along with the form. They will return your original documents right away. Where to Send Your Documents Depending on your circumstances, you can take or mail your application and … Read more
How to Apply for Social Security
Here is how you get an application for social security Below you will find the SS-5 Form in Portable Document Format (PDF). To print the PDF version, you will need the Adobe Acrobat reader software. If you do not already have this special software, see their page on downloading and printing PDF documents. After you … Read more
Learning About Your Social Security Card Number and Information
Social Security – Government Assistance A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government services. Many other businesses, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number. If you are a non-citizen living in the United States, you also … Read more
How should I protect my Social Security number?
How can I protect my Social Security number? You should treat your Social Security number as confidential information and avoid giving it out unnecessarily. You should keep your Social Security card in a safe place with your other important papers. Do not carry it with you unless you need to show it to an employer … Read more