ADRC of Racine County, Wisconsin

Medicare: To Your Good Health

Reminder: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Begins October 15th, and Ends December 7th - every year. 

If you need a referral to a Benefit Specialist regarding your Medicare call the ADRC for a referral at 26-833-8777.

• Your Medicare Card, Click Here for more information.

• Medicare Online, visit: https://www.medicare.gov/

• Several Videos about how Medicare works.  See:https://youtu.be/WZVQSFBq2uw?list=PLaV7m2-zFKpjt7jXQYFjiy6fZ9qstPlxJ

• American Sign Language and spoken English Videos regarding Medicare Basics and Wisconsin specific programs can be found at: https://gwaar.org/educational-videos-for-medicare-outreach

• How to use the Medicare Plan Finder for Part D (Prescription) Plans.  Click Here for more information.

• The Costs of Medicare Advantage Plans, visit: https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/medicare-health-plan-costs/costs-for-medicare-advantage-plans.html

Need Help with Healthcare Costs?

• Extra Help for Part D, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS):  See  https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/drug-costs   for information. To apply see https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/  Those with incomes under 150% of federal poverty level can apply for the LIS through the Social Security Administration. Available assets must be less than certain amounts.  Assets do not include the home, car, personal possessions and certain cash values to life insurance policies. Apply on-line or by calling your local SSA office.

• The Medicare Savings Program can help pay the cost of your Medicare premiums, visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p1/p10062.pdf

Other Information 

• Medicare and other Health Benefits – Your Guide to Who Pays First.  Click Here for more information.

• More Preventive Services are Now Available Through Medicare - Be sure to check your "Medicare and You" publication See information about your annual Wellness Checkup . It's different than you think. Additonal information can be found at: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/preventive-visit-and-yearly-wellness-exams.html

• Medicare and Hospitalization, are you in-patient or out-patient?  https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/what-part-a-covers/inpatient-or-outpatient-hospital-status

• Medicare Issue: Self-Administered Drugs While in Observation Status at the Hospital.  Click Here for more information.

• The Importance of Appeal Rights.  Click Here for more information.