How Medicare works with other types of coverage • Who should pay your bills first • Where to get help Medicare & Other... the Medicare Program at the time this booklet was printed....
Can I get more help? ; Social Security Administration (SSA): If you have questions about Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment, visit SSA.gov. State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): For free, one-on-one help choosing a plan, reviewing coverage, understanding costs, and more, find your local SHIP. Your group health plan or other current insurer: If you have other health insurance and are Medicare-eligible (or will soon become Medicare-eligible), speak with your benefits administrator o...
If you miss an enrollment period, you might qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Learn more about Special Enrollment Periods for Original Medicare.
Who's able to get COBRA? ; In general, COBRA only applies to employers with 20 or more employees. However, some states have mini-COBRA laws that require insurers covering employers with fewer than 20 employees to let you keep your coverage for a limited time. Check with your state insurance commissioner's office to see if coverage is available to you. You may also be eligible for COBRA if you recently got divorced or legally separated (court-issued separation decree) or were a dependent child or...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that runs the Medicare Program. CMS is a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services. ; CMS also monitors Medicaid programs offered by each state. ; In 2023, Medicare covered over 66.7 million people. Total expenditures in 2023 were just over $1 trillion. This money comes from the Medicare Trust Funds.
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Enrolling in Medicare Part A & Part B CENTERS for MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES The information in this booklet describes the Medicare Program at the time this booklet was printed. Changes...
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Large Print Edition Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare & You 2024 This is the official U.S. government Medicare handbook. 2 What’s new & important? Medicare strives to...