Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for eligible individuals who are age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities, and any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure). Medicare provides coverage for hospital (Part A), medical (Part B), managed care (Part C) also known as Medicare Advantage Plans, and prescription drugs (Part D). We hope that you will find the information below helpful as you review Medicare benefits for yourself, a loved one or an acquaintance.

MEDICARE CHOICES IN FLORIDA (PDF 12KB)
You may review various types of Medicare health insurance options currently available in Florida including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Supplemental Insurance. (2 pages)

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS IN FLORIDA (PDF 37KB)
A listing by county of Medicare managed care organizations and private fee-for-service plan options and contact information. (14 pages)

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN & MEDIGAP COMPARISON TOOL
Outside Link. A federal Web site designed to help Medicare consumers, caregivers and family members compare Medicare Advantage plans in a specific zip code area. Once there, under Search Tools, select “Compare Health Plans and Medigap Policies In Your Area.”

MEDIGAP (MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL) INSURANCE in FLORIDA (PDF 1MB)
Outside Link. A Florida consumer guide featuring information on supplemental insurance and a list of Medigap insurance companies, policy options and premiums.

CHOOSING A MEDIGAP POLICY (PDF 464KB)
Outside Link. A Medicare publication to help you learn about supplemental insurance policies, different types of coverage, comparing options and helpful contact information.

MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT
This will take you to the “Prescription Drug Assistance” section of our Web site.

MEDICARE PREVENTIVE SERVICES (PDF 52KB)
A fact sheet explaining preventive health services covered by Medicare including information on who and what is covered, how often services are given, and your out-of-pocket costs. (2 pages)

MY MEDICARE
Outside Link. Medicare’s free, secure online service for accessing your personal Medicare information. Once you register, you will have access to information regarding your Medicare benefits and services.

MEDICARE OMBUDSMAN (PDF 350KB)
Outside Link. The Medicare Ombudsman works to ensure that existing Medicare information, counseling and assistance resources work the way they should to help you with your complaints, appeals, grievances or questions about Medicare. (2 pages)

FEDERAL MEDICARE WEBSITE
Outside Link. The official Medicare Web site featuring tools that help you compare and review information and options on: Prescription Drug Plans, Health Plans & Medigap Policies, Hospitals, Doctors, Home Health Agencies, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Needs, Medical Suppliers and more.

MEDICARE FRAUD
This will take you to the “Fraud” section of our Web site.