Public Benefits

What is a Medicare Supplement Policy (Medigap policy)?

Medicare is a nationwide health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and over and certain disabled individuals. The basic Medicare…

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Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

On December 8, 2003, the President signed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, P.L. 108-173. On…

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Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was created in 1997 to give health insurance and preventive care to nearly 11…

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Medicare and the Affordable Care Act

The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) brought the Health Insurance Marketplace, a single place where consumers can apply for and…

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Medicare Appeals

There are five levels in the Medicare claims appeal process: Level 1: Your Health Plan. If you disagree with a…

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Medicare Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports

For more programmatic information, please see reports published by the Congressional Research Service. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress,…

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Medicare Enrollment Periods

Initial Enrollment Period If you are receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement Benefits, then you will automatically get Medicare Part…

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What is Medicare Part D?

Medicare Part D was created as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, with an…

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What are Medicare Advantage Plans?

Medicare Advantage replaced prior programs, alternatively called Medicare+Choice or Part C, which originated in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.…

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What is Medicare Part B?

Medicare part B is voluntary. All persons over age 65 and all persons enrolled in part A may enroll in…

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