Medigap Reminders

A Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy, sold by private companies, can help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn't cover, like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.

To learn more about Medigap including when to buy a Medigap plan, how to compare Medigap plans, costs, and more, go to Medicare.gov/supplement-other-insurance/medigap/whats-medigap.html. You can also register for this month's Learning Series webinar.

Monthly Partner Update Webinar

November 7, 2017 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Topics include:

Landscape of Plans/Premiums
Equitable Relief
Parts C/D Star Ratings

To register, click here.

Monthly Learning Series Webinar

November 9, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This webinar will provide an overview of Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies including:

What Medigap policies are
Key Medigap terms
Steps to buying a Medigap policy
The best time to buy a Medigap policy
Guaranteed issue rights
Where to get information on Medigap rights and protections

To register, click here.

New / Updated CMS Publications

You’re getting a new Medicare card!

Things to Think About When Choosing a Plan for Your Business

How Retiree Coverage Works with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Get Your Medicare Questions Answered

Medicare & Your Mental Health Benefits

What is Medicare? What is Medicaid?

Questions to Ask about Medicare Preventive Services

Staying Healthy: Medicare's Preventive Services

Medicare: Getting Started

Newly Posted Training Materials

Revised Medicare Learning Activities

Medicare Alphabet Soup 2017
Medicare Board Game
Medicare Puzzles

Did You Know?

November celebrates American Diabetes Month. For more information about diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association. You can also watch the Medicare & You: Diabetes video.

There is a Medicare Plan Finder training on CMS.gov. Click here and find Medicare Plan Finder training tools.

November is also Hospice and Palliative Care Month – Take a look at this short video and review Medicare’s coverage of hospice and respite care. The Hospice Compare tool finds and compares hospices that serve your area.