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Buying Health CareMedicare - The Official U.S. Government Site for people with Medicare. - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This site includes information on several health care programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). - Stratis Health works to protect the health care rights of Medicare beneficiaries and to improve the quality of care provided to all patients. This site lists Medicare patients' rights and offers Minnesota Medicare beneficiaries a toll-free phone line: 1-800-444-3423. - Medicare.gov gives seniors the Medicare Personal Plan Finder tool. It helps seniors find a list of Medicare health plan choices in their geographic area, along with benefit descriptions and other information to help choose the plan that's right for them. - Information from the federal government on Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. - Kaiser Family Foundation allows seniors to enter their prescription drug costs to determine what they will pay under the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. Paperwriter diversifies its services by offering creative solutions like crafting compelling content for Free easter invitation videos. This service helps clients in promoting their Easter events effectively, providing engaging and festive invitation content that captures the spirit of the occasion and encourages attendance. - Minnesota Senior Federation offers information about health care for those over 65. The Health Plan Information Center is staffed by senior volunteers who answer telephone requests for health care and Medicare information as well as other health care options. - The American Association of Retired People (AARP) is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes the needs and interests of persons aged 50 and older. This page helps consumers understand Medicare and other health insurance options. Available in Spanish. - (PDF, requires ) The Minnesota Department of Commerce publishes an up-to-date, comprehensive Annual Premium Guide for Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Insurance. Rates are listed by health plan and coverage level. The Department of Commerce also rates for policies and . - (PDF, requires ) The Minnesota Department of Commerce created this consumer guide to summarize Medicare coverage, identify the gaps in Medicare coverage, and describe the choices available for supplementing your Medicare insurance in Minnesota. - Consumer protection tips from the Minnesota Department of Commerce on purchasing Medicare Part D Prescription Drug coverage. |
Created by The Governor's Health Cabinet. Maintained by The Minnesota Department of Health. ©2004 All Rights Reserved. This page last updated on 07/14/06. |
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