People With Medicare

Key Resources

Medicare:

The "Medicare & You 2007" handbook will arrive in the mail. It has details about Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage plans. You can download a copy at www.medicare.gov

You can also go to www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) (TTY--1-877-486-2048). These services are special help services in picking a plan. (available 24 hours/7 days a week)

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP)

For personalized advice, contact your SHIP representative. The following link will take you directly the Medicare state list page. It will give you the contact person name and telephone number for your state.

Helpful Contacts for All States

Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs:

http://www.BenefitsCheckUp.org

OR

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp
1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)

Find your local field office representative online at SSA Field Office Locator

Local Area Agency on Aging Contact:

Use the Locator online at www.eldercare.gov
Call the Eldercare Locator toll-free at 1-800-677-1116. Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (ET)

For calls after normal hours of operation:
After hours, a message recorder is available for the caller to leave a name and a telephone number. Calls will be returned the next business day.

For TDD/TTY Service:

Access your local relay service or dial "711" for your relay operator. Instruct the Relay Operator to connect you to the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.

For non-English or Limited English Speakers:

Speakers:
Full language line service for 150 languages is available when you call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116
From Outside the United States:
Dial Spherix at 1-301-419-3900. When the operator answers - ask for the Eldercare Locator line.