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Important Links
Social Security Administration
https://www.
Toll-Free: 1-800-772-1213
Top Questions about Social Security
https://www.usa.gov/
Medicare Forms
Medicare Part B Application
https://secure.ssa.gov/mpboa/medicare-part-b-online-application/
Medicare Employer Verification Form
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/CMS-Forms/CMS-Forms/Downloads/CMS-L564E.pdf
Part D Coverage
https://www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Information about Plan Options
Medicare Managed Care Manual
Health Plans General Info
https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/healthplansgeninfo?redirect=/healthplansgeninfo/
MediGap Insurance
https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap?redirect=/medigap/
Original Medicare Benefits
https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/10116-your-medicare-benefits.pdf
Medicare and You Handbook
https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/10050-Medicare-and-You.pdf
Low Income Resources
Medicaid
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Extra Help for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp
Extra Help Online Application
Additional Resources
CMS-L564: Request for Employment Information
If you are applying for Medicare Part B after your initial Enrollment Period, you first need to request your HR department to fill out for CMS-L564. This form is used for proof of creditable coverage based on current employment and is needed to process your Medicare enrollment without a late enrollment penalty.
To request an electronic copy of the form, please fill the webform below:
Articles & Insights
You Can Spread Your Prescription Costs Across the Year
If you take a medication that costs a lot, you already know the feeling. You walk up to the pharmacy counter in January, and the number on the...
Medicare Is Now Covering Certain Weight-Loss Medications
If you've been hearing more about medications like Wegovy or Zepbound, you're not alone. These medications have received a lot of attention over the...
You Don’t Have to Figure Medicare Out on Your Own
One of the things we hear most often this time of year is, "I've been getting so many Medicare letters and phone calls. I don't know what's...
La Prima de Tu Plan de Medicamentos Recetados Podría Cambiar en 2027
Si tienes un plan de medicamentos recetados de Medicare (Parte D), es posible que notes que la prima mensual cambie el próximo año. Durante los...
Un Buen Momento para Revisar Tus Vacunas
Agosto es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Inmunización, y es un buen momento para verificar si estás al día con las vacunas que tu...
Your Prescription Drug Plan Premium May Change in 2027
If you have a Medicare prescription drug plan, you may notice that the monthly premium looks different next year. Over the past two years, the...
A Good Time to Check Your Vaccines
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, making it a great time to check whether you're up to date on the vaccines your doctor recommends....
📢It’s Tax Time! Don’t Forget Your Form 1095-A!📢
If you had health insurance through Covered California in 2024, be on the lookout for IRS Form 1095-A in your mailbox or online account. This form...
The Hidden Link Between Oral Health, Heart Disease & Diabetes
When thinking about health coverage, many Medicare recipients focus primarily on hospital and medical care. However, dental and vision health are...