Options for those who are having trouble affording drug costs

If you are enrolled in a Part D plan but cannot afford your prescriptions—whether or not you have Extra Help or get help from a State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (SPAP)—there…

Medicare coverage for those who live abroad but plan to move back to the United States or travel back frequently

…You or your spouse currently work outside the U.S. for a company that provides you with health insurance, or you or your spouse work in a country with a national…

Special Topics

…your specific needs. Keep in mind that the Special Topics section of Medicare Rights University continues to grow, so please check back to find new courses. Please also feel free…

Medicare eligibility for non-U.S. citizens

If you are not a U.S. citizen, but are lawfully present, you may still be able to get Medicare, depending on your circumstances. Specifically, you will qualify for Medicare even…

How Medicare enrollment works with Railroad Retirement benefits

…A, it will also be deducted from your check. Your doctors and other providers should bill a separate contractor for services covered under Part B. Your providers must send Railroad…

Nursing home rights

…a spouse, partner, or relative if they are also a resident of the facility Communicate privately with anyone you choose Send and receive personal mail unopened Participate in your facility’s…

Transition drug refills

…give you a 30-day transition refill free from any restriction within the first 90 days of your enrollment. It must also give you a notice explaining that your transition refill…

Making Part B enrollment decisions with VA benefits

…VA authorizes services in a non-VA hospital, but does not pay for all the services you get during your hospital stay, Medicare may pay for Medicare-covered services the VA does…

Hospitals and health facilities that may offer care at a reduced cost

…Centers Or, Tribal Organization-run Outpatient Health Programs People with Medicare are eligible to receive services from these government-funded health centers. The health centers provide Medicare-covered medical services as well as…

EPIC program overview

…have EPIC, you have a once-per-year Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to switch your Part D or Medicare Advantage coverage. If you have additional questions about EPIC, contact the toll-free EPIC…