Finding the right Medicare information shouldn't mean digging through government websites. We've gathered the most important official publications from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) in one place — handbooks, fact sheets, guides, and notices that explain your rights, coverage, costs, and benefits. Whether you're new to Medicare or reviewing your options during enrollment season, these are the documents that matter most.
Medicare's Guide to Choosing a Hospital helps beneficiaries compare hospital quality, understand their patient rights, and make informed care decisions. Learn how to use Medicare's free Hospital Compare tool and what to expect before, during, and after a hospital stay.
Medicare covers preventive services that can help women lower their risk of heart disease, including wellness visits, cardiovascular screenings, diabetes programs, and smoking cessation support. Learn what is covered and how to access these benefits through your Medicare account.
Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay, but rules and costs vary by how long you stay. Learn what Part A pays, what you owe starting on day 21, your appeal rights, and how to find a Medicare-certified SNF near you.
Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters as durable medical equipment when your doctor confirms medical need for home use. Learn who qualifies, which device types are covered, how prior authorization works, and what you pay after meeting your Part B deductible.
Medicare covers dialysis and kidney transplants for people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease. Learn what Parts A and B pay for, when coverage starts, what you'll owe out of pocket, and how to protect your care rights under Medicare.
Medicare has a formal five-level appeals process for denied or reduced coverage. This guide explains how to challenge decisions under Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D drug plans, including fast appeals and your right to appoint a representative.
Learn when and how to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B. Understand automatic enrollment for Social Security recipients, Initial Enrollment Periods, Special Enrollment options for workers with employer coverage, and how to avoid costly late enrollment penalties.
