
How can I protect myself from Medicare fraud and medical identity theft?
Protect yourself from Medicare fraud and medical identity theft by safeguarding your Medicare card like a credit card. Never share your Medicare number with anyone

Marketing Rules Medicare Plans must follow
Medicare Plans must follow marketing rules Medicare plans and agents must follow certain rules when marketing their plans and getting your enrollment information. They can’t

What’s an “Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage” (ABN)?
If you have Original Medicare, your doctor, other health care provider, or supplier may give you a written notice if they think Medicare won’t pay

How do I check the status of a Medicare claim?
To check the status of Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) claims – Log into (or create) your secure Medicare

Do I have to pay for Medicare Part A?
Most people don’t have to pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part A. If you or your spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at

Medicare and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
PACE is a comprehensive Medicare and Medicaid program that provides all-inclusive care for elderly individuals who need nursing home level care but can still live

Your Medicare coverage choices
You have two main Medicare coverage choices when you first enroll and during certain enrollment periods. Original Medicare includes Part A for hospital insurance and

Medicare – Preventive service – Lung cancer screenings
Preventive service – Lung cancer screenings Medicare covers lung cancer screenings with low dose computed tomography once per year if you meet these updated conditions:

Medigap and Travel
If you receive emergency health care services or supplies outside the United States, your Medigap policy may provide additional coverage. Medigap plans C, D, F,

Understanding Your Medicare Card
As soon as you enroll in Medicare, you will receive your Medicare card. You must bring your Medicare card to all medical and health services

Medicare – Nursing Home Resident Rights
Nursing home residents have certain rights and protections under the law. The nursing home must list and give all new residents a copy of these

Medicare Long-term care hospital services
Long-term care hospitals provide specialized treatment for patients with multiple serious medical conditions who need extended hospitalization of 25 days or more. These facilities focus