medicare links list, this list changes weekly
drtedro...@hotmail.com
(Also check the Government Agencies section for listings of
healthcare agencies.)
This category includes information about states' aged and disabled
Medicare beneficiaries, such as enrollment, demographics (
http://www.medicarebeneficiaries.com ) Medicare beneficiaries and
providers have certain rights and protections related to financial
liability
Medicare Rights Center aco...@medicarerights.org ) ( http://www.medicarerights.org
) Low income issues (esp SPAPs)
Medicare information ( http://www.medicare.gov )
( http://www.medicare.gov ) - MEDICARE
1999 Medicare Overpayments Estimated At $13.5 Billion (
http://www.medicareoverpayments.com )
Consumer health information from the Harvard Medical School as well as
the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine is found at
the InteliHealth site ( http://www.InteliHealth.com ). Click on
anything from "Allergies" to "Weight Management" for useful
information. This is an active site with discussions on current topics
of interest. InteliHealth is a subsidiary of Aetna-U.S. Healthcare,
and 150 top healthcare organizations contribute to the site.
Medicare and MediGap Supplemental Insurance ( http://www.medicareandmedigap.com
) Health economists estimate that seniors with both Medicare and
Medigap spend about 30 percent more on health care than those with
Medicare alone
A free website sponsored by HealthMetrix Research, Inc. (
http://www.hmos4seniors.com ) offers independent cost comparisons for
Medicare HMOs. Enter your ZIP code and search, or search by the name
of a city. Over 100 Medicare HMOs are listed, from Aetna-U.S.
Healthcare to WellCare. The site includes "Tips for Selecting a
Medicare HMO" as well as links to other Medicare websites and
Frequently Asked Questions (and answers).
Medicare Part D Information. Consumer Alert. Medicare Beneficiaries
Urged to be on the Look-out for Phone Scams ( http://www.medicarepartdinformation.com
) - Includes new CMS Part D Reference Guide for Pharmacists. Medicare
Part D - Resources & Links
Center for Medicare Advocacy Tede...@medicareadvocacy.org ) (
http://www.medicareadvocacy.org )
The official U.S. government site for Medicare information (
http://www.medicare.gov ) covers the basics of Medicare, information
to help you choose a nursing home, publications, helpful contacts,
information on how to recognize and prevent fraud and abuse. Health
plans and nursing homes in your area can be compared. Medicare
participating physicians in your area are listed, as well as
prescription assistance programs.
Medicare reform policy in the 106th Congress, a watchdog report
( http://www.medicarereformpolicy.com )
Maryland's HealthChoice Homepage ( http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/healthchoice
)
Alliance for Health Reform Nonpartisan organization that conducts
research on a variety of health care issues, including children's
health, Medicare, and the cost and availability of health care. 1900 L
St., NW, Suite 512 Washington, D.C. 20036 phone: (202) 466-5626 fax:
(202) 466-6525 ( http://www.allhealth.org )
National Council on Aging ( http://www.ncoa.org ) Nonprofit group does
research on aging issues and legislation on healthcare for the aging.
Also engages in healthcare advocacy.
This calculator allows users to enter their prescription drug costs to
determine what they will pay,
Useful to calculate your medicare benefits ( http://www.medicareprescriptiondrugcalculator.com
)
Pharmacy Information Network ( http://www.PharmInfo.com ) Latest
development in pharmaceuticals. Links to websites for specific
diseases and treatments. Discussion groups. Glossary of pharmaceutical
terms is provided.
Families USA dma...@familiesusa.org ) ( http://www.familiesusa.org
) Enrollment/ disenrollment; late fees; plan marketing Formularies
Appeals/Grievances Industry relations (PDP conflicts)
Your Medicare rights ( http://www.medicarerights.org )
( http://www.maprx.info - Medicare Access for patients RX
Yahoo Health Directory (dir.yahoo.com )/health) A good place to start
your search for health information.
American Cancer Society ( http://www.cancer.org ) Index on site
provides links to information on care and treatment of cancer.
Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology - ( http://www.iog.wayne.edu
)/
Information useful to those interested in geriatrics, the process of
aging and services for the elderly. Designed for researchers,
educators, practitioners, and the general public. Includes description
of programs and courses, calendar of events, and tips.
We explain ( http://www.medicareandinsurance.com ) the Medicare
insurance plans that fill the gaps of Medicare and the benefits,
everyone with Medicare Insurance can get prescription drug advantage
coverage that may help lower prescription drug costs
Benefits Check-up ( http://www.benefitscheckup.org ) (for senior
citizens)
National Osteoporosis Foundation ( http://www.nof.org ) Prevention and
treatment.
( http://www.healthgrades.com ) provides ratings of doctors, dentists,
hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living residences and health plans.
The Access to Benefits Coalition Web site, ( http://www.accesstobenefits.org
), can help you see if you're eligible for low-income help and can
direct you to other resources.
Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology
Information useful to those interested in geriatrics, the process of
aging and services for the elderly. Designed for researchers,
educators, practitioners, and the general public. Includes description
of programs and courses, calendar of events, and tips. ( http://www.iog.wayne.edu
)
Projected Early Medicare Bankruptcy Underscores Importance of
Immediate Retirement Planning for All Americans
( http://www.medicarebankruptcy.com ) postponed Medicare's bankruptcy
to around 2015 - when the huge Baby Boom generation starts retiring
AgeNet.com - ( http://www.agenet.com )
Health and drug information specific to seniors including online
senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
Extremely complex and changing constantly, Medicare payment policy
will drive $479 billion in health spending in 2008 ( http://www.medicarepaymentpolicy.com
)
The Eldercare Locator, a service of the Administration on Aging, has
dedicated a section of its Web site to helping those with Medicare
understand the new drug benefit. That section can be found at (
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/medicare.asp. )
Therubins.com - ( http://www.therubins.com )
Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
The Medicare prescription drug benefit ( http://www.medicarebenefitsforprescriptiondrugs.com
) This line includes Medicare benefits for prescription drugs and
catastrophic coverage
Network Of Care - ( http://www.networkofcare.org )/
Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with
disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
Eligibility for Medicare Disability Benefits: For adults aged 18 to
64, eligibility for Medicare is tied to eligibility for Social
Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits ( http://www.eligibilityformedicare.com
)
ElderHope, LLC - ( http://www.elderhope.com )
Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the
elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
Summary of the latest report for the Social Security and Medicare
programs ( http://www.socialsecurityandmedicare.com ) The Impact of
Social Security and Medicare on the Federal Budget
Helpguide: Lifelong Wellness - ( http://www.helpguide.org )/
aging_well.htm
Describes the aging process, discusses myths, statistics, and
problems, and suggests ways of maintaining health into old age.
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program (
http://www.benefitsassistanceprogram.com ) Benefits Assistance program
provides education and information about Medicare
Senior Health Week - ( http://www.seniorhealthweek.org )/
News and information for seniors.
medicare prescription drug bill ( http://www.prescriptiondrugbill.com
) R 108 1st U.S. House of Representatives 669 H R 1 House prescription
drug bill offers skimpy benefits to seniors.
Seniors Resource Guide - ( http://www.seniorsresourceguide.com
A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers,
housing options, emergency services, community resources, and
professional articles on aging.
New Medicare Reimbursement Rule - step-by-step, easy-to-understand
explanation of a complicated Medicare reimbursement rule (
http://www.medicarereimbursementrule.com )
Mental Health and Aging - ( http://www.mhaging.org )/
This site will assist older adults and their families in obtaining
appropriate mental health and aging services, and teach them how to
advocate to get their needs met.
information about states' aged and disabled Medicare beneficiaries,
such as enrollment ( http://www.medicarebeneficiaries.com ) 380000
Medicare beneficiaries signing up each week
Senior Connections - ( http://www.seniorconnections-va.org )
Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
A Medicare HMO is a viable option for those who wish to limit their
out of pocket medical expenses
( http://www.medicarehmosearch.com ) free medicare hmo annual cost
comparisons for seniors
Lifesphere Retirement Communities - ( http://www.lifesphere.org )
A not-for-profit family of services that offers exceptional retirement
community living, home-delivered services, senior centers, a radio
station, consulting services in Ohio.
Elderly Medicare, Medicaid Patients Not Receiving Quality Care
( http://www.elderlymedicare.com ) Those who are 85 or older are the
fastest-growing age group among elderly Medicare beneficiaries
SeniorWorld Online - ( http://www.seniorworld.com )r1997719225113/
a_c1997x23456781.html
A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for seniors.
Whether to enroll in a Medicare drug prescription plan depends upon
what kind of coverage, if any, you have
( http://www.medicaredrugprescriptionplan.com ) join a Medicare Drug
Prescription Plan. If you have. both Medicare and Medi-Cal, you can
enroll in a plan that covers you
Keiser Institute on Aging - ( http://www.keiserinstituteonaging.com
Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the
perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.
transfer health-care costs from companies to the government (
http://www.coalitiononmedicare.com )
Avoiding Slips, Trips and Broken Hips - ( http://www.preventinghomefalls.gov
).uk/
Supports the ongoing UK Department of Trade and Industry campaign on
falls prevention aimed at older people in the home.
Senior Health Week News and information for seniors. ( http://www.seniorhealthweek.org
) Site info for seniorhealthweek.org
The Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program ( http://www.medicaremedicaidassistanceprogram.com
) is available to help seniors and caregivers make informed decisions,
health benefit counseling service for Medicare and Medicaid
beneficiaries
Senior One Source - ( http://www.senioronesource.com )
MedlinePlus: Senior Health Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug
trials and caregiver support for seniors.
( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealthgeneral.html ) Site
info for nih.gov
Medicare is a critically important source of health insurance for 43
million Americans ( http://www.healthmedicare.net ) How Medicare works
Research into Ageing This national registered charity in the UK
furthers medical research in healthy aging at universities, hospitals
and medical schools. Current research programs, newsletter,
fundraising and links. Free pamphlets. "Exercise for Healthy Ageing"
book and "More Active - More Often" video available for purchase.
( http://www.ageing.org ) Site info for ageing.org
Medicaid enrollment among elderly medicare beneficiaries (
http://www.elderlymedicare.com ) Medicaid enrollment among elderly
medicare beneficiaries: individual determinants, effects of state
policy, and impact on service use
( http://www.medicare.org ) - online databases and drug searches
( http://www.prescriptiondrughelpline.com ) - for Medicare
Beneficiaries. Prescription Drug Helpline is a service for Aging
Groups. Helpline counselors are available to provide assistance.
Alzheimer Web (werple.mira.net ).au/~dhs/ad.html) Resource for
research on Alzheimer's disease, including care and support for
victims.
Enrollment in the private Medicare plans has been growing rapidly,
here is a list of them: ( ( http://( http://www.privatemedicareplans.com
)
The Medicine Program ( http://www.themedicineprogram.com ) (free
prescription program)
Pennsylvania Institute on Aging ( http://www.health.upenn.edu )/
partners) University of Pennsylvania Health Care System's site. The
"Institute on Aging" section provides information on holistic health,
end-of-life care, Alzheimer's disease and ways the elderly can improve
their health.
MedlinePlus: Senior Health - ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov )/medlineplus/
seniorshealthgeneral.html
Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support
for seniors.
( http://www.medicarerights.org ) - Medicare Rights Center
AgeNet.com Health and drug information specific to seniors including
online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the
elderly. ( http://www.agenet.com )
Sunrise Assisted Living Inc. - ( http://www.sunriseassistedliving.com
)
Owns and operates assisted living facilities which provide basic care
and services to elderly. Features corporate, financial, and invstor
data. (Nasdaq: SNRZ).
Find in-depth information to help you choose the best Medicare Plan
and Drug Benefits for you ( http://www.medicareplansanddrugbenefits.com
) consequences of caps on Medicare drug benefits
The National Advisory Council on Aging - ( http://www.naca-ccnta.ca/
The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
Low Cost Medicare Prescription Drug Plans ( http://www.lowcostmedicare.com
) low cost Medicare products and new prescription drug benefit.
Action for Healthy Aging and Elderly Care - ( http://www.healthandage.com
)
The Novartis Foundation for Gerontological Research. Areas of interest
to physicians and researchers, other healthcare professionals, and
patients. Weekly news updates from Reuter's Health Information.
Patient area topics include impaired mobility and nutrition. The Ask
the Expert forum is free to view, but does require registration if you
wish to participate.
Helpguide: Lifelong Wellness Describes the aging process, discusses
myths, statistics, and problems, and suggests ways of maintaining
health into old age. ( http://www.helpguide.org/aging_well.htm )
Site info for helpguide.org
The Patient Education Forum The American Geriatrics Society. Aging
FAQ. ( http://www.americangeriatrics.org/education/forum/index.shtml )
Site info for americangeriatrics.org
Step by step information to help you understand the Medicare Part D
prescription drug plan and help you as you review plan options
( http://www.medicarepartddrugplan.com ) Discounts to Medicare Part D
Drug Plan. Insurers adding new bells and whistles to attract senior
citizens
Staying Healthy at 50+ - ( http://www.ahrq.gov )/ppip/50plus/
AHRQ consumer information on ways people age 50 and older can stay
healthy, tips on living habits, to help prevent disease, screening
tests, and immunizations.
Understanding Your Health Plan Don't wait until you need health care
to understand your health plan coverage
( http://www.healthplanlist.com )
Senior One Source Referral service and magazine designed to help
seniors achieve a healthier life.
( http://www.senioronesource.com ) Site info for senioronesource.com
The Social Security Administration: ( http://www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp
)
Our Senior Years Health Topics - ( http://www.oursenioryears.com
)health.html
Articles on multiple health concerns for senior citizens, written by
doctors and nurses.
Senate panel OKs $35B increase for kids' health care - Bush to Veto
Kids' Health Plan ( http://www.kidshealthplan.net )
The Patient Education Forum - ( http://www.americangeriatrics.org )/
education/forum/index.shtml
The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
Provides health insurance coverage for those individuals who cannot
obtain health insurance coverage elsewhere ( http://www.healthplanhome.com
)
Baltimore Health Care Access ( http://www.bhca.org )
Jannsen Eldercare - ( http://www.janssen-eldercare.com )
Information and resources on medical conditions related to aging,
health insurance, Medicare, and nursing homes for the health care
professional, consumer and caregiver.
Managing the Risks of Service to Seniors ( http://www.servicetoseniors.com
) Excellent resource on service to seniors
EPSDT/SSI/Medicare ( http://www.partoparvt.org )
When Does Someone Attain Old Age? The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior
Series. SS-101-96. ( http://www.ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0101.html )
Site info for osu.edu
Aging Issues Message Board - ( http://www.healthboards.com )aging-
issues/
Forum on the process and affects of aging.
Pro-Ops Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
( http://www.member.rivernet.com.au/balehirs/Bishyp7dHealth.htm ) Site
info for rivernet.com.au
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( http://www.hcfa.gov )
Alzheimer's health plan debuts -- Internet Source Alzheimer's
sufferers in the Valley will have access to the nation's first
Medicare health plan ( http://www.alzheimershealthplan.com )
Pfizer for Living - ( http://www.pfizerforliving.com )
Offering personalized articles, health management tools and health
information. Requires free registration.
SeniorWorld Online A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for
seniors. ( http://www.seniorworld.com/r1997719225113/a_c1997x23456781.htm
) ... Site info for seniorworld.com
Senate Passes Child Health Measure ( http://www.childhealthmeasure.com
) The Senate passed a bill to provide coverage for 10 million
youngsters after efforts to find a veto-proof bipartisan compromise in
the House were cut short. Congress Set for Veto Fight on Child Health
Measure
National Health Law Program ( http://www.healthlaw.org )
The Resource Directory for older people ( http://www.aoa.gov )/
directory) is published by the National Institute on Aging and the
Administration on Aging. It contains links to hundreds of websites.
You can browse through its alphabetical Index by Topic ("A" begins
with Adult Day Care...African-American Health...Aging
Research...AIDS...). If you want to visit an organization's website,
it will be in a list of groups. Appendices include one on state
agencies for the aging and another on state long-term care ombudsman
programs. Intended for a wide audience, this site provides names,
addresses and FAX numbers for health and social welfare experts and
organizations. NOTE: A print version of The Resource Directory is
available by calling 1-800-222-2225.
Healthy Aging(r) Campaign Healthy Aging(r) is a national, ongoing,
health promotion designed to broaden awareness of the positive aspects
of aging and to provide inspiration to adults, ages 50 plus, to
improve their physical, mental, social and financial health. (
http://healthyaging.net )
ThirdAge Health - ( http://www.thirdage.com )health/
Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life
and life style.
( http://www.medicarepaymentprogram.com )
Care Pathways - ( http://www.carepathways.com )
Provides families and health professionals with details of the care
options available in the USA, as well as offering support, needs
assessment, and product sales.
privately run health plans that provide coverage for about 7 million
senior citizens ( http://www.medicareoversight.com ) Medicare fraud
claims are suspected to be about $35 billion a year
Lumetra - ( http://www.lumetra.com )
Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and
providers.
ElderHope, LLC Provides information on Alzheimer s Disease, grief,
medical ethics, aging, and caregiving for families, professionals, and
patients. ( http://www.elderhope.com ) Site info for elderhope.com
You can add drug coverage to the traditional Medicare plan through a
"stand alone" prescription drug plan
( http://www.medicareplanfordrugbenefits.com ) Medicare beneficiaries
are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and
resources
The Medicare Access for Patients-RX is a coalition of patient, family
caregiver, and health professional organizations committed to
safeguarding patients with chronic diseases and disabilities under the
new Medicare prescription drug coverage. The site, at ( http://www.maprx.info
), has numerous links, both general and state-specific, that can put
you in touch with organizations that might be able to help you sort
through plan choices.