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Medicare

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Now consumers, caregivers and health care professionals can access the timeliest Medicare information and resources, including state-specific information on Medicare-covered services, coordination of benefits, and what to do in the prescription drug coverage gap. Medicare Interactive, the Medicare Rights Center’s unique online tool, lets you search within broad topics, look up basic information, or seek out specific terms.

Recommended Reading

Reading Recommendations for Caregivers

Educational Tutorials by The Kaiser Foundation

Medicare 101

Access to Medicare for People with Disabilities

Medicare Advantage Plans

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit

Financing Long Term Care

ElderLaw Resources

Washington Law Help (Northwest Justice Project)

End of Life Resources

NPR End of Life series