Helpful Resources
CMS-Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services:
CMS’ website provides up to date news and information surrounding Medicare and Medicaid. This website can also connect you to insurance information resources beyond Medicare and Medicaid, such as resources to help consumers understand the Marketplace and ACA.
Medicare:
Medicare’s website details the benefits involved with Medicare, types of Medicare plans, a login portal to view your Medicare benefits, live chat option with a Medicare professional, and news relevant to Medicare plan changes and how legislature effects the benefits currently in place.
The all-important Medicare and You handbook:
https://www.medicare.gov/publications/10050-Medicare-and-You.pdf
This document is 128 pages of pure Medicare joy. It has an in depth explanation of everything Medicare. How it is structured, what it covers, what are your options, and much more!
Social Security Administration:
The Social Security Administration’s website provides links to create your Social Security account, news on Social Security benefits and changes, links to Medicare sign-up and enrollment, as well as portals to find documents and information for all your Social Security needs.