Spanish-speaking staff are available in some offices. Eligible individuals include those who are 65 or older, people of any age with permanent kidney failure, and disabled people under age 65. Medicare may offer reimbursement for some home care services. Cancer patients who qualify for Medicare may also be eligible for coverage of hospice services if they are accepted into a Medicare-certified hospice program. To receive information on eligibility, explanations of coverage, and related publications, call Medicare at the number listed below or visit their Web site.
Some publications are available in Spanish.
To learn whether a specific drug might be available at reduced cost through such a program, talk with a physician or a medical social worker. A description of each of these programs follows. More information about these and other SSA programs is available by calling the toll-free number listed below. Spanish-speaking staff are available. Information on eligibility, coverage, and how to apply for benefits is available from the Social Security Administration.