Government Medicare Resources

As a government organization, Medicare provides comprehensive resources to help beneficiaries. The primary resources for Medicare are:

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) oversees Medicare. It is a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Medicare.gov

Medicare.gov is your primary resource for details about Medicare coverage, parts, eligibility, and costs.

The website also covers:

The cost and coverage of Medicare health insurance and prescription drug plans
Lists of doctors and health care providers who accept Medicare
Details of Medicare coverage, preventative, and hospital services
Appeals Forms for Medicare
Ratings of insurers, nursing homes, home health providers, dialysis services, hospices, hospitals, rehab facilities and long term care hospitals.
Helpful health care websites and phone numbers.

MyMedicare.gov

You can access your health coverage, enrollment status, and claims at MyMedicare.gov.

Manage your profile information – address, contact info, current medical conditions, medications, allergies, and implanted devices
Register for Medicare Summary Notices by email
Change your primary care physician
Track claims
Print a copy of your Medicare card

SSA.gov

SSA.gov is the official Social Security Administration website. It provides access to your information:

Whether you qualify for Social Security benefit
How much income you will receive when you retire
When you can begin taking your benefit
How to sign up for Medicare
Check application status for Medicare
Request a replacement card

AARDY Can Help You Understand Medicare

AARDY is the nation's fastest Medicare insurance marketplace. You can compare Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans to find the one that best fits your needs.