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Understanding Your Benefits & Options: A Guide To On-line Resources:
Presented by North Central Area Agency on Aging
Understanding Your Benefits:
Useful websites:
• www.medicare.gov
• www.mymedicare.gov
• http://www.ssa.gov/
MedicareWebsite: www.medicare.gov
You may need to create a
username and
password to access specific
info about your
Medicarebenefits
Why Use Medicare.gov?
• Part D Plan finder tool• Enrollment into Part D
(specific rules apply to this)
• Comparing Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and Home Health Agencies in your area
• Find a doctor/health care specialist who takes Medicare
• Electronic Copy of “Medicare and You” book
• Access to Medicare publications and documents
Reference: www.medicare.gov
Example Of Medicare On-line Resource: Part D Plan Finder Tool
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.*You can create a password to save your work
Part D Plan Finder Tool Cont.You can compare up to 3 plans:
Why Use My Medicare.gov?
*See quick guide for comprehensive list of resources you can access through this website*
• Some of the features and benefits offered: – View Claim Information (excluding Part D Claims) – Order Duplicate Medicare Summary Notices (MSN) – Access quality information about your provider – View plan enrollment and quality information for your
Prescription Drug, Medicare Advantage and other insurance plans
– Compare health and drug plans
Reference: http://mymedicare.gov/
My Medicare Cont.
Take a tutorial of
how to use My
Medicare
New users will need to create a
username and
password
SSA Cont.Request a password through http://www.ssa.gov/
You may need to
request a password
to view some of your on-
line benefits
Why use SSA website?
*See quick guide for comprehensive list of resources you can access through this website*
• Some of the features and benefits offered: – Apply for Social Security benefits– Find out what benefits you may qualify for– Estimate future benefits– Find out more info on the Social Security benefits you
are receiving – Apply for financial assistance
Reference: http://www.ssa.gov/
CHOICES Is Here To Help
• As the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Connecticut, CHOICES provides Free and Unbiased information and assistance in navigating the benefits and options available to you through Medicare.
• Specially trained staff, counselors and volunteers are available to speak with you or set up an appointment to go over your unique options. Just call-
1-800-994-9422
Additional Resources
• CHOICES Program• Medicare
• My Medicare Matters • CMA • SSA• Infoline
1-800-994-9422
1-800-MEDICAREwww.mymedicarematters.org
1-800-262-4414
1-800-772-1213
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