Provided by the United Way of Northeast Florida
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Medicare Information/Counseling Code: LH-3500.5000 Programs that offer information and guidance for older adults and people with disabilities regarding their health insurance options with the objective of empowering them to make informed choices. Included is information about the eligibility requirements for Medicare; selection and enrollment in a Medicare prescription drug plan; benefits covered (and not covered) by the program; the payment process; the rights of beneficiaries; the process for determinations, coverage denials and appeals; consumer safeguards; and options for filling the gap in Medicare coverage. These programs also provide counseling and assistance about the subsidies that are available to low income beneficiaries enrolled in the Part D Prescription Drug Benefit; and may also provide information about Medicaid and the linkages between the two programs, referrals to appropriate state and local agencies involved in the Medicaid program, information about other Medicare-related entities (such as peer review organizations, Medicare-approved prescription drug plans, fiscal intermediaries and carriers), and assistance in completing Medicare insurance forms. See Also: Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (DF-6500.5100) Welfare Rights Assistance (FT-1000.9500) Referral to Physicians Accepting Medicare (LH-2600.6500-730) Medicare Insurance Supplements (LH-3000.5000) Medicare Part B Providers (LN-4900) Medicare Savings Programs (NL-5000.5000-700) Medicare (NS-8000.5000) Links: |