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Medicare Web Page: NC Consumer’s Guide to Health Plan Selection source: North Carolina Institute of Medicine languages: English "...To help families, people with disabilities, other consumers, and employers choose the health plan that best meets their needs, the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NC•IOM) developed this North Carolina Consumer’s Guide to Health Plan Selection..." Medicare Web Page: NCRx "NCRx is Governor Easley’s new prescription drug assistance plan to help low-income seniors participate in the federal Medicare Part D prescription drug program..." Medicare brochure or publication: The First Year for Seniors: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage in North Carolina, 2006 source: NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund file size: 2 pg.   languages: English Medicare Part D 2006 Report prepared by The Lewin Group. "...This background report provides an overview of 2006 Medicare enrollment trends in North Carolina..." Medicare Web Page: Health Plan Options (state employees, teachers, retirees) source:The State Health Plan of North Carolina file size: 8 pg.   languages: English "The State Health Plan offers a wide range of health benefits to all eligible state employees, teachers, retirees and other individuals identified in the North Carolina General Statutes..." Medicare Web Page: Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) source:North Carolina Department of Insurance languages: English From the web page: "The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers questions and counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans, long-term care insurance and other health insurance concerns. ..."   more from North Carolina Department of Insurance: Medicare Publication: Is a Medicare Advantage Private- Fee-For-Service Plan Right for Me? 2 pages; languages: English Medicare Web Page: Medicare Supplement Premium Comparison Database languages: English from the web page: "...This is a free tool provided by the NC Department of Insurance. It is used to find the estimated premium rates for your Medicare supplement plans. It will show you the current estimated premiums and also a history of each policy's premium rates. " Medicare Web Page: Prescription Drug Coverage, Medicare Part D languages: English Multiple publications and Medicare information brochures. from the web page: "...SHIIP Publications, Outside Publications and Resources: " Medicare Web Page: Medicare -Aid for help with Medicare costs source: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) languages: English Need Help paying your Medicare costs? Your Medicare-Aid Benefit depends on your monthly income   more from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance (DMA): Medicare Web Page: Medicare-Aid for Working Individuals With a Disability languages: English from the web page: "...Lost your entitlement to free Medicare Part A benefits because you returned to work and now have earned income? Medicaid has a Medicare-Aid program that may pay your Medicare Part A premium for you." Medicare Web Page: Medicare Part D - Information for NC Medicaid Recipients who are on Medicare languages: English from the web page: "...Starting in January 1, 2006, Medicare will help pay for your prescription drugs instead of Medicaid. This is called Medicare Part D." Medicare brochure or publication: North Carolina 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: North Carolina: 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: 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. Medicaid brochure or publication: A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in North Carolina source:healthinsuranceinfo.net file size: 40pg.   languages: English from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. "...As a North Carolina resident, 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 North Carolina resident....." Medicare brochure or publication: State Pharmacy Listing - Aetna Medicare RxSM Plans - North Carolina 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. Medicaid brochure or publication: Medicare & You 2007 (North Carolina specific version) source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 152pp   languages: English and Spanish from www.medicare.gov: "Medicare & You 2007... contains important information about what’s new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. These files are ... the printed version that people with Medicare will get in the mail this fall. Plan information contained in each book may change after printing." Medicare brochure or publication: Lanscape: 2007 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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: North Carolina Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:35 pg.   languages: English "North Carolina 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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