As a beneficiary eligible for Medicare , you have a lot of options – perhaps even more than when you selected benefits through an employer or on your own. So as you choose and use your plan, you might come across some unfamiliar words or Medicare-specific concepts. Use the links on this page to find out what it all means.

Glossary

Not an expert on health care and Medicare rules? Look here for a just-the-facts translation of key terms.

Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the deadline? How does it work? Who pays for what? Find the answers to common Medicare related questions here.

Extra Help with Medicare Costs
Get important information about extra help available to people with Medicare, who is eligible, and how to apply.

History of Medicare
Looking back at the Medicare program.

Information on Best Available Evidence (BAE)
Federal regulations at 42 CFR § 423.800, specify the requirements of Part D sponsors in the administration of the low-income subsidy program, including the reduction of cost sharing for subsidy-eligible individuals. Please, click the above link to access the CMS website and find additional information regarding appropriate cost-sharing for the low-income subsidy program.

Learn more about CarePlus Health Plans, Inc.’s Medicare Advantage HMO plans by calling: 1-800-793-9808. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. From March 2, 2010, until the following Annual Election Period (AEP), you may leave us a voice mail message after-hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and we will return your call the next business day. TTY number for the hearing and speech impaired, call: 1-877-245-7930.

This Website is for individual Medicare coverage only.

CarePlus Health Plans, Inc. is a Medicare Advantage Organization with a Medicare contract. You must be enrolled in Medicare Part B and entitled to Part A. You must reside in the service area of the Plan. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium, if not otherwise paid for under Medicaid or by another third party. Some limitations, restrictions, coinsurance, and copayments may apply.

For Access to Exceptions, Grievance, Appeals, and Coverage Determinations/Redeterminations Information , please see our  Forms  page.

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The information in these pages is accurate as of 1/1/2010, and is subject to change without notice.

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