"Talking About Medicare," New Online Guide

The Kaiser Family Foundation has released a new, online consumer guide, "Talking About Medicare," to help people on Medicare and their family members and caregivers to make informed decisions about their health care. "Talking About Medicare" helps to answer basic questions about Medicare eligibility and coverage. It also includes a chapter devoted to the new Medicare prescription drug law and its implications for consumers, including an overview of the Medicare-approved discount drug card program and the full Medicare prescription drug benefit, which will go into effect in 2006. The guide also explains supplemental insurance options, the Medicare Advantage program, and long-term care issues, and includes a state-by-state list of key agencies that can answer specific questions about Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental coverage, and long-term care.

The guide is available at http://www.kff.org/talkingaboutmedicare.

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