SHIP Publications and Other Resources

Note: The information provided in the Fact Sheets was developed to provide consumers with general information and guidance about insurance coverages and laws. It is not intended to provide regulated entities (insurance industry) with a formal, definitive description or interpretation of Department policy. For specific Department policy on any issue, regulated entities (insurance industry) should contact the Department.

General Information

Medicare Related Information

2008 Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Chart
2008 QMB-SLMB Chart (Spanish)
Getting Off to a Good Start with Medicare (What you need to know and do as you near your 65th birthday)
Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplement Premium Comparison Guide 2008
2008 Medicare Advantage Plans by County (formerly known as Medicare+Choice plans)
Medicare Part D Appeals Manual
2008 Medicare (Part A): Hospital Insurance
2008 Medicare (Part B): Medical Insurance
2008 Medicare Information
Illinois Cares Rx Fact Sheet
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage "Extra Help" for People with Limited Income & Resources

Medicare Modernization Act Information

Medicaid Related Information

2008 Spousal Impoverishment

Long Term Care Information

Long Term Care Insurance Company List (Current as of July 10, 2006)
Long Term Care Insurance Brochure Request
Contact Information on State Agencies Offering Assistance for Long Term Care

Resources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
800/633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
www.medicare.gov
CMS is the federal agency that administers the Medicare program. 1-800-MEDICARE staff answer general questions on Medicare.

Wisconsin Physicians Service
Medicare Part B Carrier
800/633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
www.wpsmedicare.com
For questions or problems with Medicare Part B claims or appeals.

AdminaStar Federal
Medicare Part A Fiscal Intermediary
800/633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
www.medicare.gov or www.adminastar.com
For questions or problems with Medicare Part A claims or appeals.

AdminaStar Federal
Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier
800/633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
www.adminastar.com
For questions or problems with Medicare Durable Medical Equipment claims or appeals.

Illinois Foundation for Quality Health Care
Quality Improvement Organization
800/647-8089
www.ifqhc.org
Provides nursing home quality information, Medicare hospital rights and responds to inquiries regarding the quality of health care Medicare beneficiaries have received.

Senior Health Insurance Program
800/548-9034 TTY/TDD 217/524-4872
http://www.idfpr.com/DOI/Ship/ship_help.asp
Provides free, confidential and objective insurance counseling to people on Medicare and their families regarding Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare+Choice products and long term care insurance.

Illinois Department on Aging
www.state.il.us/aging
For information on transportation needs, household and personal care needs as well as other services to seniors and caregivers.

Illinois Comprehensive Insurance Plan
800-962-8384 TTY/TDD 217-782-6410
www.chip.state.il.us
Provides information on coverage for persons who cannot find health insurance.

The Health Assistance Partnership
202-737-6340
www.healthassistancepartnership.org
Provides assistance and resources to the nation's consumer health assistance programs in the areas of medicare, medicaid, private insurance and the uninsured.

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