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Medicare Resources

Visit the resources listed here for information on changes to Medicare, including information on the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. Just click on the headings listed below.

Medicare Interactive

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Find the Best Combination of Prescription Savings for You

People with Medicare - especially those with lower incomes - can find out online how to reduce their prescription costs. The non-profit Access to Benefits Coalition helps seniors or younger persons with disabilities who qualify find ways to save money on their medications. This online service is fast, free and confidential.

7 Tips To Help You To Help Your Parent With Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage(Adobe PDF)

This booklet is a big help to adult children who may not yet be "caregivers" to their parents, haven't had previous conversations about growing old and frail, and have parents who are reluctant to discuss health, finances, and medications, including Part D. This booklet steps back a few paces to help the caregiver set the stage for the Part D conversation.

New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: A Message for People Who Care for Someone with Medicare(Adobe PDF)

This brochure, published by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, explains Medicare's new prescription drug coverage to those who make health care decisions for people with Medicare.

Medicare Basics:A Guide for Families and Friends of People with Medicare(Adobe PDF)

A brochure from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services that provides caregivers a guide through eight critical decision points in the health care process.

www.Medicare.gov

Medicare.gov is the official U.S. government Web site for people with Medicare. For additional assistance, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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