Medigap Compare is also accessible from this section which allows visitors to search for private health insurance plans that they can purchase to supplement the Original Medicare Plan. Nursing Homes provides visitors with information relating to Medicaid and Medicare certified nursing homes throughout the United States. It includes information on how to pay for care, resident rights, nutrition awareness campaigns, the nursing home inspection process, and a nursing home checklist, which will help people with Medicare and caregivers evaluate the nursing homes they visit. Also included is information about alternatives to nursing home care, such as home and community care and assisted living, as well as the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home. Helpful Contacts provides state specific contact information and phone numbers for agencies that can assist people with Medicare.
Users can search by topic or by type of organization.
Many publications are available in Spanish and Chinese and can be accessed in PDF or text only format. Fraud and Abuse describes common Medicare frauds, how to report suspected fraud, and ongoing fraud campaigns. A Consumer Fraud Pamphlet is available for visitors. Health Information provides information about Medicare benefits, references to publications, and websites with information that can help you stay healthy. Screen Reader Version allows people who are blind or visually impaired and who use screen readers for Internet communications to access the site.