The database includes basic information about each reporting insurance company including which of the 10 Medigap plans they offer, to whom they are offered, and how they are priced. It also provides information on how to contact Medigap insurance companies in each state. Nursing Home Compare is one of many efforts under HCFA s initiative to increase information about the quality of care in nursing homes. The primary purpose of this database is to provide information about the performance of approximately 17,000 Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes across the country that is gathered from the states that conduct surveys and certify the facilities. 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.
Local Medicare Events allows visitors to search for upcoming activities in their area, including health fairs or presentations covering a range of Medicare topics. Visitors can search by state, month, event type and topic to get information on events in their area. Also included are links to various Medicare publications that have information on Medicare benefits and help to pay for health care costs. Many publications are available in Spanish and Chinese and can be accessed in PDF or text only format. Fraud and Abuse describes common Medicare fraud, how to report suspected fraud, and ongoing fraud campaigns.