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Medicare
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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)."
*source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Baltimore, MD 21244
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Medicare is a federal program for people who are age 65 or older, persons with a disability, or those with end-stage kidney disease. Medicare eligibility is not based on income, and basic coverage is the same in each state
*source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Medicaid
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Medicaid is the state and federal partnership that provides health coverage for selected categories of people with low incomes. Its purpose is to improve the health of people who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and their children. Medicaid is different in every state.
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) develops and carries out policies related to the Medicaid program.
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*source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Medicare for Florida: How It Works:
An Introduction to Medicare for Florida Seniors; General Questions and Medicare Help
- web pages:
Medicare and Medicaid Information
source:Florida Department of Financial Services
languages: English
from the web page:
"... * Medicare Supplement * medicaid * Medicare General * Medicare Part A * Medicare Part B * Medicare Advantage Plans * Medicre Prescription Drug Plans....
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- brochure:
Medicare Choices In Florida
source:SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders
2 pp; languages: English
from the brochure:
"You may review various types of Medicare health insurance options currently available in Florida including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Supplemental Insurance...
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also from SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders:
- brochure:
Medicare Preventive Services
2 pp; languages: English
from the web page:
"A fact sheet explaining preventive health services covered by Medicare including information on who and what is covered, how often services are given, and your out-of-pocket costs...
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- brochure:
Enrollment and Disenrollment
2 pp; languages: English
from the web page:
"Important information about enrollment periods, voluntary and involuntary disenrollment, special election periods and more...
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- brochure or publication:
Medicare Choices Available To Florida Residents - 2008
source: Florida Department of Elder Affairs
file size: 1 pg. languages: English
from the brochure:
"...Original Medicare The federal government insurance lan available nationwide. You are usually charged a fee for each health care service or supply you receive....
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- web page:
Medicare Rights
source:Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
languages: English
from the web page:
"People covered by Medicare have the right to: * Delay your discharge from a hospital * Request more time for therapy * Ask questions or complain about your medical care...
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- 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...
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- 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....
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- 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....
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- 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..."
Medicare Supplement Insurance in Florida: Medicare Gap Insurance, Medigap Coverage
- web page:
Medicare Supplement Insurance Overview
source:Florida Department of Financial Services
languages: English
from the web page: "A Medicare Supplement Insurance Policy (aka Medigap) is private health insurance designed to supplement Original Medicare. It pays some of the health care costs that Medicare doesn't cover such as copayments and deductibles. Medigap policies may also cover some services not covered by Medicare..."
also from Florida Department of Financial Services:
- web page:
Medicare Supplement Sample Rate Search
languages: English
from the web page: "This Is Being Provided For Comparison Purposes Only To Demonstrate The Importance Of Shopping For Insurance Quotes..."
- brochure:
Medicare Supplement Insurance - A Guide For Consumers (Florida)
file size: 36 pg. languages: English
from the brochure:
"... Medicare is an essential health care program for people age 65 and older and people with disabilities. This guide will help you evaluate your health care insurance needs.....
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- brochure:
Frequently Asked Questions -
7 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "A list of common questions (about medicare Supplement Insurance)..."
- web page:
Look up your insurance company
languages: English
from the web page: "The Office of Insurance Regulation company search service can provide full names, business addresses, and identifying information for companies/entities doing business in the State of Florida..."
Medicare Advantage Plans: HMO, PPO, Private-Fee-For-Service, Medicare Medical Savings Accounts
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Florida: Medicare Part D, Medicare Drug Insurance Programs
- brochure:
Prescription Drug Plans in Florida
source:SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders
2 pp; languages: English
from the brochure:
"A fact sheet listing the stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDP) and Medicare Advantage Drug Plans (MA-PD) available in Florida....
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also from SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders:
- brochure:
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
4 pp; languages: English
from the web page:
"An overview of the Part D prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries.....
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- brochure:
Extra Help Program
1 pp; languages: English
from the web page:
"Detailed financial information about how eligible individuals may apply for substantial cost-saving prescription drug plan assistance through Social Security...
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- brochure:
Florida Discount Drug Card
1 pp; languages: English
from the web page:
"The Florida Discount Drug Card was created to help lower the cost of prescription drugs for Florida residents who lack drug insurance coverage or who may reach the Medicare prescription drug plan
"gap." The following information is provided to help Florida's elders and their caregivers make informed choices regarding this new program...
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- brochure:
Florida Medicare
Part D Prescription Drug Helpline
source:Florida Legal Services, Inc. (FLS)
2 pages; languages: English, Spanish
from the brochure: "A description of services provided by Florida Legal Services' Prescription Drug Helpline when Medicare has denied your prescription(s)..."
- brochure:
Understanding Prescription Drug Costs
source:Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
11 pp; languages: English
from the brochure:
"...This brochure contains information for everyone that needs or might need to take prescription drugs - whether you have or do not have health insurance for these drugs. The purpose of this brochure is to help you know what cost-saving options there are and what questions to ask......
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- brochure:
Florida Medicare Drug Plan Ratings
source:AARP
5 pp; languages: English
from the brochure:
"...This AARP rating tool contains information about "stand-alone" Medicare plans in your state that cover only prescription drugs...."
- brochure :
Navigating The Prescription Drug Program
source:MAP Rx
1 page languages: English
also from MAP Rx:
- web page:
Florida - Helpful State Contacts
languages: English
from the web page:
"...State Aging Agency... This agency has a wide range of services and referrals for seniors... Florida Department of Elder Affairs
- web site:
Florida Prescription Drug Prices
Joint project from the Florida Attorney General and the Agency for Health Care Administration
languages: English
from the web site:
"...The Florida Prescription Drug Price website provides pricing information for the 100 most commonly used prescription drugs in Florida. The prices are the "usual and customary prices," also known as retail prices, reported monthly by pharmacies. This is the price that an uninsured consumer, with no discount or supplemental plan, would normally pay. Prices at your local pharmacy may change daily, so this website is only meant to help you compare prices at different pharmacies and are not a guaranteed price...
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- web page:
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder
source:Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
languages: English
from the web page:
"Find and compare plans for all states, including Florida Medicare Prescription Drug plans...
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Help for Low-Income Florida Seniors on Medicare; Medicare Savings Programs, Medicare Buy In
- web page:
Do you have Medicare and limited income and resources?
source:National Council on Aging
languages: English
from the web page:
"...If you have Medicare and have a limited income and resources, you may be able to get Extra Help paying for your Medicare prescription drug costs. Your income must be less than $16,245 if single and $21,855 if married and you must have resources less than $12,510 if single and $25,010 if married...
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- web page:
Medicare Savings Programs (Medicare Buy-In)
source:Florida Department of Children and Families
1 page; languages: English
from the web page:
"...Medicare Savings Programs (Medicare Buy-In) help Medicare beneficiaries with limited finances pay their Medicare premiums; and in some instances, deductibles and co-payments. Medicare Buy-In provides different levels of assistance depending on the amount of an individual or couple's income. Individuals may apply for Medicare Buy-In coverage only ...
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- brochure:
Extra Help Program
source: SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders
1 pp; languages: English
from the brochure:
"Detailed financial information about how eligible individuals may apply for substantial cost-saving prescription drug plan assistance through Social Security...
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also from SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders:
- brochure:
Medicare Savings Plans
source:Florida Legal Services, Inc. (FLS)
2 pp; languages: English, Spanish
from the brochure:
"...What is a Medicare Savings Plan? There are currently three Medicare Savings Plans offered and they are:1. Qualifying Individuals 1 (QI- 1)Program 2. Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary(SLMB) Program 3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Program ...
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also from Florida Legal Services, Inc.:
- brochure:
Medicaid/Medicare Buy-In Application
3 pp; languages: English, Spanish
from the brochure: "Medicaid/Medicare Buy-In Application (Use this application to apply for the Low-Income Subsidy)..."
- web page :
The Medicare Buy-In (1999)
source:FamiliesUSA
languages: English
Medicare and Florida Nursing Homes; Assisted Living: Home Health Care Agencies
Medicare Florida in the News, Miscellaneous Articles
Finding Health Insurance Coverage in Florida
FL: Florida Medicare: Prescription Drug Programs: Florida Part D Help: Medicare supplement insurance: what is Florida Medicare? Florida Medicare help
