| CHAPTER 4: | Financial Assistance Programs | |
| Topic 3 | Medicare Programs and Publications |
| TITLE | PROVIDES INFORMATION ON | FORM | CONTACT | WEB ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choosing a Medigap Policy (Supplements Original Medicare Plan) | Medigap Policy is a health insurance policy that helps pay for costs that Medicare does not. | HCFA 02110 | IL: 217-785-9021 Medicare: 800-633-4227 | |
| Medicare & Other Health Benefits: Your Guide to Who Pays First | How Medicare works with other types of insurance, who should pay your bills first, where to get more help. | HCFA 02179 | IL: 217- 785-9021 Medicare: 800-633-4227 | www.medicare.gov |
| Medicare and Home Health Care | Explains the home health benefit and who is eligible, what is covered by original Medicare Plan, how to find a home health | HCFA 10969 | 800-548-9034 (in-state calls only) | www.ssa.gov |
| Medicare & You 2003 | Medicare benefits, choosing a health plan that's right for you, your Medicare privacy rights, new ways to get information | CMS 10050 | 800-633-4227 | |
| Medicare Community Outreach Program | Medical hospital rights & quality of life information, health care received | Medicare Helpline 800-647-8089 | ||
| Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services | How to get Medicare if your kidneys fail, how Medicare helps pay for kidney dialysis & kidney transplants | HCFA 10128 | 800-633-4227 TTY/TDD 877-486-2048 | |
| You Can Live: Your Guide for Living with Kidney Failure | Tips on treating kidney failure, making treatments better and living a healthier lifestyle | CMS 02119 | 800-633-4227 |