Information on Medicare costs for 2011 and 2012, including deductibles, premiums, co-insurance, and amount in controversy thresholds. Read More

Knowing when you can get Medicare can sometimes be confusing. Read More

Charts that outline benefits and gaps in Medicare coverage.  Refer also to the 2011 Medicare & You handbook for more information about Medicare benefits. Read More

Information on the Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts to be paid by Medicare beneficiaries in 2011. Read More

HAP recognizes that in the coming months SHIPs will be asked a number of questions about the changes to Medicare under health reform. Read More

HAP recognizes that in the coming months SHIPs will be asked a number of questions about the changes to Medicare under health reform. Read More

HAP recognizes that in the coming months SHIPs will be asked a number of questions about the changes to Medicare under health reform. Read More

This primer explains key elements of the Medicare program, which now provides health coverage to 47 million people -- including 39 million people age 65 and older and another 8 million younger adult Read More

This manual provides an introduction to the Original Medicare program, eligibility, Medicare coverage issues, and related health insurance programs, such as supplemental coverage. Read More

This AARP fact sheet provides an overview of the Medicare appeal process (including a useful chart about the process), and it offers suggestions on how the Medicare appeals process can be improved. Read More