Arkansas Medicare: The Medicare Project, Prescription Drug Coverage, Part D Arkansas Help

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Medicare/Medicaid definitions
Medicare in Arkansas

Medicare: "Medicare is the federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Unlike Medicaid, which is a state run program for low-income people, Medicare benefits are not based on the person's financial status."
*source: Arkansas Legal Services Partnership, Little Rock, AR 72201
Medicaid in Arkansas*: "Medicaid is a program that helps pay for medically necessary medical services for needy and low-income persons. It uses state and federal government money. The Department of Human Services (DHS) runs the Medicaid program in Arkansas. "
*source: Arkansas Medicaid (website), Division of Medical Services, Department of Human Services, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437

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Medicare for Arkansas: How It Works; An Introduction to Medicare for Arkansas' Seniors

brochure:
Fact Sheet - Medicare Basics (rev. 2005)

source:Arkansas Legal Services Partnership
1 page; languages: English
from the brochure:
"...Medicare becomes available at the beginning of the month in which a person reaches age 65 who has sufficient quarters of creditable earnings under Social Security, despite whether he or she has retired or is continuing to work. Medicare also becomes available after receiving Social Security disability payments...."
- also from Arkansas Legal Services Partnership:
  brochure:
  Medicare Prescription Drug Basics - Prescription Drug Coverage: Common Situations
  2 pages; languages: English
  from the web page: "Find the situation that describes you and learn what you need to do..."
- web page:
  Fact Sheet: Medicare’s Coverage for Prescription Drugs
  languages: English
  from the web page: "...Anyone with Medicare Part A and/or Part B can join a Medicare prescription drug plan offered in their area. If you are in a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO), your plan may also offer drug coverage...."
brochure:
MEDICARE PROTECTION TOOLKIT - Steps To Safeguard Your Medicare

source:Arkansas Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services
8 pages; languages: English
from the web page: "We know how important your Medicare is to you and we want to help you protect it. We understand that making decisions about your Medicare can be difficult because of all the options now available to you..."
web page:
Arkansas: Entire Medicare Advantage Profile

source:Kaiser Family Foundation
languages: English
from the brochure:
"...Eligibility and Enrollment..."
web page:
Medicare Basics

source:Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care
languages: English
from the web page:
"Arkansans can receive their Medicare benefits either through the normal fee-for-service system or through a Medicare Advantage plan. In the normal fee-for-service system, you may choose any doctor, hospital or health care provider that participates in the Medicare program... People who choose a Medicare Advantage plan receive the same benefits provided under regular Medicare. They must continue to pay their Part B monthly premium in addition to the plan's monthly premium..."
- also from Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care:
  web page:
  Frequently Asked Questions (Medicare)
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "What is a Notice of Medicare Provider Non-Coverage? What if I'm a member of a Medicare Advantage plan? Can I refuse to sign? What if I feel my care should not end on the date given? What if I call after hours or on a weekend? What if I miss the deadline for an immediate review? What happens after I call AFMC? "
- web page:
  Medicare Rights
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Your hospital rights under Medicare If you are on original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, when you are admitted to the hospital, you should get a notice called “An Important Message from Medicare.”"

A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Arkansas

from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Arkansas, you have rights under federal and state law that will protect you when you seek to buy, keep, or switch your health insurance, even if you have a serious health condition. This guide describes your protections as a resident of Arkansas.

brochure:
Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage: Arkansas

source:CoverTheUninsured.org
file size: 9 pg.; languages: English
from the brochure:
"...there are programs that provide health insurance to some people who cannot afford to buy it on their own. You or your family members may qualify, even if you work. However, these programs have income and asset limits. In Arkansas, the main programs are Medicaid and ARKids First...."
web page:
Medicare Program - General Information

source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
languages: English
from the brochure:
" Medicare is a health insurance program for:people age 65 or older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). Medicare has...."
brochure:
Your Medicare Rights and Protections

source:U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
44pp languages: English
from the brochure:
"This is the official government booklet with important information about the following: Your rights and protections in the Original Medicare Plan; Your rights and protections in a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Cost Plan; Your rights and appeals in a Medicare drug plan; Where you can get help with your questions...."
brochure:
Bridging the Gaps A Medicare Supplement Comparison Guide (2009)

source:SHIIP -Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (Arkansas Insurance Department)
languages: English
from the brochure:
"A comparison guide that provides information about Medicare Supplemental plans and the companies licensed to sell in Arkansas....."
- also from Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (Arkansas Insurance Department):
  brochure:
  2009 Original Medicare Premiums, Deductibles & Coinsurances
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "ORIGINAL MEDICARE PART A BENEFICIARY COSTS..."
web page:
Help for People with Medicare and Their Caregivers

source:Medicare Rights Center
languages: English
from the web page:
"The Medicare Rights Center offers many free resources, all in easy-to-follow language, to help people with Medicare and their caregivers understand their rights and options..."
web page:
Using Medicaid with Medicare or other medical insurance

source:Arkansas Medicaid, Arkansas Division of Medical Services
languages: English
from the web page: "If you have both Medicare and Medicaid, they work together for you. Medicare pays first, and Medicaid pays last. Medicare has two parts: Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B..."
web page:
Paying For Nursing Home Care: Medicare

source:Arkansas Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
languages: English
from the web page:
"Many people believe that Medicare will cover the cost of nursing home care. Medicare only pays for nursing home costs under specific guidelines and for a certain number of days..."
web page:
Arkansas Nursing Homes Directory

source:The Arkansas Long Term Care Care Project
languages: English
from the web page:
"These are Arkansas Nursing Homes in cities A - Z."

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Medicare for Arkansas: How It Works; An Introduction to Medicare for Arkansas' Seniors

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