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Medicare Basics
Basic Medicare Information
Pub Number Publication Information
10050 Medicare & You 2001

Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and obligations, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare.

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Revised 1/23/01

10050-LE Medicare & You 2001 - Large Print

Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and obligations, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare in a large print format.

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Revised 2/8/01

10108 Medicare.gov Brochure

Overview of HCFA's consumer based Internet site.

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Revised 7/1/00

About Services Medicare Covers
02154 Medicare Hospice Benefits

An explanation of Medicare's hospice care coverage.

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Revised 4/10/00

02206 Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services - Large Print

Information about Medicare coverage for those with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated wth dialysis or a transplant).

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Revised 10/1/00

02208 Medicare Hospice Benefits - Large Print Edition

This booklet explains the hospice program and who is eligible, your Medicare hospice benefits, how to find a hospice program, and where you can get more help.

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Revised 9/1/99

02227 Colorado Resource Guide for People with Disabilities

A booklet for those living in Colorado explaining who can get benefits, how to apply, what is covered and who you can call for help.

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Revised 2/26/01

10116 Your Medicare Benefits

An explanation of Part A and Part B benefits.

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Revised 3/1/00

10128 Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Transplant Services

Information about Medicare coverage for those with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated wth dialysis or a transplant).

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Revised 8/8/00

10153 Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing Facility Care

A brochure explaining Medicare covered skilled care, your rights and protections, and where you can get help with your questions.

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Revised 10/10/00

10184 Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits

A brochure explaining Mental health benefits, who is eligible, and how payment is made in the Original Medicare Plan.

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Revised 9/1/00

10969 Medicare and Home Health Care

An explanation of Medicare's home health care coverage.

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Revised 2/8/01

About Costs And Payment
02118 Your Guide to the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System

Explanation of Medicare's new system for paying for outpatient services.

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Revised 7/27/00

02179 Medicare and Other Health Benefits: Your Guide to Who Pays First

An explanation of how Medicare pays with other types of insurance.

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Revised 3/1/00

02184 Medicare Savings for Qualified Beneficiaries

Guide to help in paying Medicare out-of-pocket expenses for some low-income persons.

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Revised 4/27/00

02225 Clinical Trials

A brochure explaining that Medicare offers people with Medicare the option to join some clinical trials for the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses by paying some of the patient care costs.

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Revised 12/15/00

10109 Private Contracts with Doctors and Other Practitioners Who Have Decided Not to Provide Services Through the Medicare Program

A brief explanation of Private Contracts.

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Revised 9/1/98

10118 Do You Need Help to Pay Health Care Costs?

Brochure explaining where you can get help to pay for health care costs.

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Revised 5/3/00

10134 Does Your Doctor or Supplier Accept Assignment?

An explanation with examples of how Assignment can save you money in the Original Medicare Plan.

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Revised 1/13/00

99911 Child Health Insurance Brochure

A poster explaining the child health insurance program.

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Revised 1/13/00

About Medicare Health Plan Choices and Supplemental Coverage
Medigap and Supplemental Insurance
Pub Number Publication Information
02110 2001 Guide To Health Insurance For People With Medicare

A booklet containing information on choosing a Medigap policy to supplement the original Medicare plan.

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Revised 2/1/01

Medicare Managed Care Plans
10113 Worksheet For Comparing Medicare Health Plans

Worksheet that can be used to help you compare Medicare health plans.

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Revised 1/13/00

10120 Understanding Your Medicare Choices

A brief description of the Medicare health plan options.

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Revised 7/26/00

10173 Medicare Health Plan Nonrenewal Fact Sheet

Information on health plan nonrenewal and contact numbers for State Health Insurance Counseling Programs by state.

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Revised 5/31/00

Other Health Plans
02137 Medicare Medical Savings Account Plan Brochure

Detailed information about Medicare Medical Savings Accounts.

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Revised 1/13/00

10107 Medicare Medical Savings Account Plan Offers You a New Option

A brief introduction to the new Medicare Medical Savings Account Plan option.

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Revised 5/5/00

10144 Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plan Brochure

Detailed information about Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans.

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Revised 1/13/00

About Health Care Choices
Guides to Help You Choose
Pub Number Publication Information
02173 Getting a Second Opinion Before Surgery

A guide to what you need to know before surgery about getting a second opinion.

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Revised 7/24/00

02174 Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home

Detailed information about how to choose a nursing home.

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Revised 1/13/00

10121 Nursing Home Brochure

Basic information on how to choose a nursing home.

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Revised 2/5/01

10180 Choosing a Doctor

A guide to help Medicare beneficiaries choose a doctor for quality care.

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Revised 7/26/00

10181 Choosing a Hospital

A guide to help Medicare beneficiaries choose a hospital for quality care.

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Revised 9/7/00

10182 Choosing Treatments

A guide to help Medicare beneficiaries make treatment choices for quality care.

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Revised 9/7/00

About Your Rights and Protections
Medicare Fraud
Pub Number Publication Information
10111 Medicare Fraud and Abuse

How to identify fraud and abuse, and how to protect yourself and the Medicare program.

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Revised 7/26/00

99912 Consumer Fraud Pamphlet: Medicare and Home Medical Equipment

This pamphlet tells you how to get home medical equipment and report suspected fraud. It guides you in obtaining the home medical equipment you need, at the lowest cost to you and to the government.

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Revised 12/1/98

99913 Medicare's Incentive Reward Program for Fraud and Abuse

This publication describes how to get a reward for information leading to the recovery of Medicare funds from health care providers who engage in fraud and abuse in the Medicare program.

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Revised 3/1/98

Patient Rights and Protections
10112 Medicare Patient Rights

Lists your rights as a Medicare beneficiary.

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Revised 5/1/99

10119 Medicare Appeals and Grievances

How to file an appeal or grievance if you have a complaint.

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Revised 5/25/00

10139 Medigap Policies and Protections

Information about Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance (Medigap/Medicare SELECT) Policies and Protections.

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Revised 9/1/00

Health Information
Cervical Cancer
Pub Number Publication Information
99914 Pap Tests: A Healthy Habit for Life

A brochure explaining pap tests.

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Revised 1/13/00

Colorectal Cancer
95173 Colorectal Cancer - Let's Break the Silence Brochure

A brochure explaining the importance of Colorectal screening and early detection.

View Adobe PDF (size: 149 KB )
Revised 1/13/00

Diabetes
99915 Now! Expanded Coverage for Diabetes Brochure

A brochure explaining what Medicare covers related to diabetes.

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Revised 7/13/00

99916 I Control My Diabetes Poster

A poster explaining what Medicare covers related to diabetes.

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Revised 7/13/00

Dialysis and Kidneys
10150 Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis

A guide for people in emergency situations on dialysis.

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Revised 5/1/00

10924 Dialysis Keeps People with Kidney Failure Alive.Are You Getting Adequate Hemodialysis?

Information about adequate hemodialysis.

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Revised 1/13/00

Mammography

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Preventative Services
10110 Medicare Preventive Services To Keep You Healthy

Description of preventive services covered by Medicare, with handy tear-out reminder cards.

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Revised 6/1/00

 

 

 

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