What Is Medicare?
Medicare is a federally funded health program that provides health benefits for those who are eligible. Generally, you are eligible for Medicare if you or your spouse worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and you are 65 years or older and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. If you aren’t yet 65, you might also qualify for coverage if you have a disability or with End-Stage Renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant).Learn more about Medicare Eligibility by clicking here.
What are the different Medicare options available to me?
Medicare offers the following options for receiving your Medicare benefits:
Medicare offers the following options for receiving your Medicare benefits:
- Original Medicare (also called Traditional Medicare)
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
Learn more about these Medicare Options by clicking here.
Speak with Someone about Medicare Advantage Plans
For further information about Medicare Advantage Programs in your area, please call the HealthCare Partners Information Line at (888) 715-4922.
Speak with Someone about Original Medicare
For general Medicare information, ordering Medicare booklets, and information about health plans, contact 1.800.MEDICARE (1.800.633.4227) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for assistance. English and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives at this number can answer questions about the Original Medicare Plan and provide up-to-date information regarding the health plans available in your area.