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Medicare Information

Medicare Plan Options
Learn about the different types of Medicare plans.

Turning 65
How to plan for Medicare eligibility.

Choosing a Medicare Plan
Here are some things to keep in mind as you choose a Medicare plan.

Glossary
Your guide to commonly used Medicare and health insurance terms.

Contact Medicare
Phone numbers and website information for CMS.

Call 1-800-MEDICARE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for general information on Medicare. The TTY/TTD number is 1-877-486-2048. Or, visit the CMS website at medicare.gov.

Medicare is a health insurance program for people 65 and older, people under 65 with certain disabilities, and people with End Stage Renal Disease.

Medicare is run by the federal government through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS helps to protect the rights of Medicare beneficiaries and establishes guidelines for Medicare Plans to follow.

CMS APPROVAL 11/24/2007
H7845_MM_NA_E_4006_3_ALL

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