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/

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• 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): https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/  Those with incomes under 150% of federal poverty level ($1561.25 monthly for single or $2113.76 monthly for a couple),  can apply for the LIS through the Social Security Administration. Available assets must be less than $14,610 for an individual or $29,160 for a couple living together.  Assets do not include the home, car, personal possessions and certain cash values to life insurance policies. Apply on-line 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 Coverage and Corovirus: Information Sheet.

• 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.  Click Here for more information.  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-affects-your-costs

• 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.