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Medicare Web Page: Nevada State Health Insurance Advisory Program - SHIP languages: English SHIP Counselors provide information, counseling and assistance to Medicare Beneficiaries in Nevada Medicare Web Page: Nevada Senior Rx languages: English "... Senior Rx, Governor Kenny Guinn’s plan to provide Nevada seniors relief from the high cost of prescription medicine. Senior Rx provides assistance with Medicare Part D expenses for members who ARE eligible for Part D and a cost-sharing benefit for members who are NOT eligible for Part D...."   more from Nevada Senior Rx: Medicare brochure or publication: Understanding Your Medicare Part D Benefits - For Senior Rx and Disability Rx Members – April 2006 languages: English "Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions about how Senior Rx and Disability Rx work with Medicare Part D to make sure you receive your prescription medicines at the lowest cost possible. Please read it carefully and save it for future reference..." Medicare brochure or publication: NEVADA MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE PREMIUM COMPARISON GUIDE source: State of Nevada, Department of Business & Industry, Division of Insurance file size: 30 pg.   languages: English "This Guide provides valuable information that will assist you in comparing many of the Medicare Supplement polices and Medicare Advantage plans currently being offered in Nevada..."   more from State of Nevada, Department of Business & Industry, Division of Insurance: Medicare brochure or publication: Medicare Recipients: Beware of Scam Artists Selling Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage languages: English "...We are concerned that scam artists will try to take advantage of the situation and try to steal your money. Here are some tips to avoid becoming the victim of a scam artist:..." Medicare Web Page: Nevada Eligibility & Payments Medical Assistance Program source:State of Nevada, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services,Division of Welfare and Supportive Services) languages: English "... Individuals eligible for Medicare may also qualify for benefits from the Medicare Beneficiaries program. Coverage provided by this program is different than other Medicaid groups as it does not provide the full scope of medical benefits. The five categories described below may be eligible for Medicare Beneficiaries coverage:..." Medicare brochure or publication: Nevada 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: Nevada: Medicare Hospital Payments source:Kaiser Family Foundation / statehealthfacts.org languages: English Range of Medicare Payments (Low-25th Percentile/High-75th Percentile) for Top Five Elective Inpatient Hospital Procedures, FY2005 Medicare Web Page: What Medicare Covers & How Much You Will Pay source:Medicare Rights Center languages: English   Charts of premiums, deductables, and other information for medicare coverage under Part A, Part B, and Part D Medicaid brochure or publication: A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Nevada source:healthinsuranceinfo.net file size: 41pg.   languages: English from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Nevada, 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 Nevada. Medicare brochure or publication: State Pharmacy Listing - Aetna Medicare RxSM Plans - Nevada State Aetna Medicare Medicaid 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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: Nevada Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:6 pg.   languages: English "Nevada 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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Medicare prescription drug coverage plans offered in Nevada: 

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