| Telephone No. | Description |
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| Medicare 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) |
Medicare Help Line |
| Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 |
Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. |
| Web Site | Description | Medicare http://www.medicare.gov |
Provides access to information about Medicare and Medicare health plans. | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services http://www.cms.hhs.gov |
CMS administers Medicare and Medicaid programs. A database of frequently asked questions is available. | Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov |
Link to the Social Security Administration’s site for information on low-income subsidies and other resources. | AARP http://www.AARP.com/bulletin |
Access the Medicare Benefit Drug Calculator, which illustrates what the new Medicare drug benefit means to you. | Access to Benefits Coalition http://www.accesstobenefits.com |
Prescription drug savings for those who need them most. | Aging Parents and Elder Care http://www.todaysseniors.com |
Senior Solutions is an independent organization providing information on issues to help seniors get the most out of retirement. | Benefits Check Up https://ssl.benefitscheckup.org |
A service of the National Council on the Aging; helps find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay some costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. | Destination Rx http://www.destinationrx.com |
Provides a pharmacy discount buying service. | Medicare Rights Center http://www.medicarerights.org |
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is the largest independent U.S. source of health information and assistance for people with Medicare. | Needymeds.com http://www.needymeds.com |
Find information on patient assistance programs that provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants. | Rxaminer.com http://www.rxaminer.com |
Use this prescription drug comparison tool to find lower-cost prescription drugs. | Together Rx www.togetherrx.com |
Offers a prescription drug savings program. |
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