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Medicare brochure or publication: Annual Premiums for Medicare Supplement Policies (MARYLAND) source:Maryland Insurance Administration file size: 45pg.   languages: English "This publication provides: (1) names, addresses, and telephone numbers of companies that sell Medicare supplement insurance in Maryland, (2) plans A through L annual premiums for ages 65, 70, 75, 80 and 85 individuals, (3) and plans A, C and I annual premiums for under age 65 Medicare disabled individuals...   more from Maryland Insurance Administration: Medicare brochure or publication: Consumer Advisory: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage languages: English "...The Maryland Insurance Administration does not oversee or regulate Medicare; however, the changes to Medicare are important and we urge you to read and to carefully consider all of the materials that you will be receiving so that you can make an informed purchasing decision...." Medicare brochure or publication: Companies With Approved Individual Medicare Supplement Policies in Maryland 5 pages; languages: English Revised January 18, 2007 Medicare Web Page: QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) and SLIMB (Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary). source: Maryland Department of Human Resources languages: English "The Medicare Buy-In Program, also known as QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) and SLIMB (Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary), is designed to protect low-income Medicare beneficiaries from the significant and growing costs required to receive Medicare coverage..." Medicare Web Page: (Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder source:Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare languages: English Find and compare plans for all states, including Maryland Medicare Prescription Drug plans Medicare Web Page: Baltimore City Medicare Part D Surveillance & Response - Frequently Asked Questions source: Baltimore City Medicare Part D Surveillance & Response languages: English "...Baltimore City will conduct round-the-clock surveillance for problems associated with the implementation of Medicare Part D..." Medicare brochure or publication: A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Maryland source:healthinsuranceinfo.net file size: 42pg.   languages: English from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Maryland, 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 Maryland. Medicare Web Page: Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card and Other Prescription Savings Programs source:Baltimore Commission on Aging file size: 18pg.   languages: English "...If you are paying for the cost of prescription drugs out of your own pocket, Medicare can help...." Medicare brochure or publication: Maryland Medicare Drug Plan Ratings source:AARP file size:5 pg.  languages: English "...This AARP rating tool contains information about “stand-alone” Medicare plans in your state that cover only prescription drugs...." Medicare Web Page: Maryland Pharmacy Program source:Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene languages: English "Effective January 1, 2006, Medicare will offer prescription drug benefits to all people entitled to Medicare Part A or enrolled in Part B..." Medicare Web Page: Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) source:Maryland Department of Aging languages: English "The (Maryland) Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) meets one of the most universal needs of Medicare beneficiaries, including those under 65 years of age--understanding their health insurance benefits, bills and rights. ..." Medicare Web Page: Maryland Health Insurance Plan (MHIP) languages: English "TMHIP is a state administered health insurance program for Maryland residents who do not have access to health insurance...." Medicare brochure or publication: Issues Surrounding Medicare Reform on Prescription Drugs for Rural Maryland Citizens source:College of Health and Human Performance, University of Maryland file size:5 pg.   languages: English  date:unknown our comments: Overview: Discussion of the issues and important questions concerning the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program and rural citizens. Medicare brochure or publication: Your Medicare Rights and Protections source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 44pp   languages: English Fairly detailed explanations and descriptions about your Medicare rights and protections. Medicare brochure or publication: Lanscape: 2007 Maryland Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services file size:3 pg.   languages: English  date:2007 Maryland 2007 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans. Data as of September 12, 2006. Includes all contracts/plans regardless of 2007 approval status. Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded." Medicare brochure or publication: Landscape: Maryland Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:11 pg.   languages: English "Maryland 2007 Medicare Advantage, Cost, and Demonstration Plans. Data as of September 29, 2006. Includes all contracts/plans regardless of 2007 approval status. PACE, Special Needs Plans, and Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded."

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