External Resources
Medicare Phone Number: 1-800-633-4227
Medicare Support
Medicare and You 2023 Handbook - Review current information about Medicare
How to Order Replacement Medicare Card - If you have lost or damaged your Medicare card you will be able to obtain a replacement Medicare card
Medicare Login - Click this to be directly taken to log in to your Medicare account or to create an account
Medicare.gov - Get started with Medicare by creating your account.
Social Security - Medicare Benefits - Review information about Medicare from Social Security
Apply for your Part B through Social Security - When you are in your Initial Enrollment Period, which starts three months before the month you turn 65, you can easily apply online for your Part B to become effective the month you turn 65
Treatment and Care
Medicare Provider Finder - Find Doctors near you who accept Medicare
Find Medical Equipment and Suppliers Near You - Find suppliers near you who accept Medicare Part B for Durable Medical Equipment
What Durable Medical Equipment is Covered by Medicare Tool - Learn if the durable medical equipment you need is covered under Part B of Medicare
GoodRX.com - Offers discounts on different prescription medications at major pharmacies
Healthcare Information
Mayo Clinic - Visit to learn more information about diseases and conditions
WebMD - Health and medical news and information from creditable sources
Financial Protection
Financial Scams- Seven common scams targeting seniors and how to avoid them.
Annuity Scams- Financially unwise annuities are often marketed to seniors; learn how to spot and avoid them.
Financial Abuse- A closer look at the sneaky ways money can be used to control and harm seniors.
Senior Resources
Elderly Slips & Falls Guide - Insight on common causes of falls & what to do if you do fall
Senioradvice.com - Help finding affordable senior living. Click here for their article on ‘Five Things that Medicare Might Pay for that Will Make Life Easier for Seniors’.
A Guide to Social Security for Seniors - Overview about Social Security and Social Security Benefits
Find a local Social Security Office - Find your local Social Security office near you
Nursing Home Abuse Center - Information about nursing home abuse, steps to take if your loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, types of neglect, etc.
