Medicare Resources
How to Access Medicare Information and Support
Contact Medicare Administration
⦁ Website: Visit the official U.S. Government site for Medicare at ⦁ www.medicare.gov.
⦁ Phone: Call 1-800-MEDICARE(1-800-633-4227), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
⦁ TTY users: Call 1-877-486-2048.
Start of New Coverage
⦁ If you made any changes during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), your fits or
Stay Connected with Medicare
⦁ Social Media:
⦁ Follow Medicare on ⦁ Facebook and ⦁ X (formerly Twitter).
⦁ YouTube:
⦁ Watch educational videos about Medicare topics on the official Medicare YouTube channel: ⦁ youtube.com/user/CMSHHSgov.
⦁ Email Updates:
⦁ Subscribe to email updates for important Medicare news at www.medicare.gov.
⦁ Medicare Blog:
⦁ Read the latest articles and updates from Medicare on their official blog at ⦁ www.cms.gov/about-cms/contact/newsroom.
Authorizing Someone to Act on Your Behalf
If you want to allow someone else to call [Custom.Number] and access your personal Medicare information:
⦁ Complete the "Medicare Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information" form.
⦁ Find the form online at ⦁ www.cms.gov/cms10106-authorization-disclose-personal-health-information.
⦁ Or request it by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.Tip: It’s a good idea to set up this authorization in advance, in case you are unable to do it yourself later.
Handbooks and Guides
Essential Medicare Publications
Medicare & You Handbook
The "Medicare & You" handbook, published each year by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), provides important and updated information about Medicare coverage, benefits, and options.
You can access it in two ways:
⦁ Request a printed copy by calling 1-800-MEDICARE(TTY users call 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
⦁ Download a digital copy directly from: ⦁ www.medicare.gov/medicare-and-you.More Medicare Publications
You can explore and access other popular Medicare forms, guides, and resources by visiting:
Medicare Connected Apps
Easy, Secure Access to Your Medicare Information
Medicare offers Connected Apps that allow you to safely share your Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D claims data with a growing list of authorized apps, services, and research programs.
You remain in control — you authorize each app individually, and you can manage or revoke access anytime through your MyMedicare.gov account.
What You Can Do with Medicare Connected Apps:
⦁ Download and save a file containing your personal health information, including Parts A, B, and D claims.
⦁ Print or email your information after saving it.⦁ Import your saved file into other personal health management tools.
⦁ Access and review your past and current Medicare claims, helping you make better-informed healthcare decisions.
Connected Apps are designed to be safe, secure, reliable, and easy to use.
Get started here:
Important Note for Medicare Advantage Plan Members
⦁ If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, only your Part D prescription drug information is available through Medicare Connected Apps.
⦁ Contact your Medicare Advantage plan provider directly to check if they offer a similar service for accessing your claims.Medicare maintains a list of authorized applications for your safety and security.
Featured App: What’s Covered?Need quick answers about what Medicare covers?
The "What’s Covered" mobile app provides reliable information about Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits right from your smartphone or tablet.
⦁ Available for free on the ⦁ App Store and Google Play.
⦁ Download the app and always have Medicare coverage information at your fingertips.
Learn more about the app here:
👉 Download the What’s Covered App PDF
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