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.
Disaster Preparedness for Medicare Beneficiaries
Emergencies caused by severe weather or disasters can happen with or without warning. Medicare beneficiaries affected by a disaster or emergency area are usually granted special rights to receive health care and prescription drugs. The following informational publications from Medicare may be helpful to you:
MEDICARE CHOICES IN FLORIDA (PDF 16KB)
You may review various types of Medicare health insurance options currently available in Florida including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Prescription Drug Coverage and Supplemental Insurance. (2 pages)
(Revised 4/27/10)
MEDICARE HEALTH PLAN & MEDIGAP COMPARISON TOOL
Outside Link. A federal Web site designed to help Medicare consumers, caregivers and family members compare Medicare Health Plans, Prescription Drug Plans or a Medigap (supplemental) Policy in a specific zip code area. Once there, click on “Health & Drug Plans” and "Compare Drug and Health Plans & Medigap Policies." (Revised 7/9/10)
MEDIGAP (MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL) INSURANCE in FLORIDA
Outside Link. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website offers current supplemental insurance company and rate information. Click on "Consumers" at the top of the website, then use the pull-down list to find "Search for Medicare Supplement Sample Rates." Once there, scroll down to click on "Search Medicare Supplement Rates." (Revised 7/9/10)
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 66KB)
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)(Revised 3/24/10)
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. |
