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For more information on Medicare, individuals can contact Medicare directly at 800-633-4227 or chat online. People can also contact the Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at 800-252-8966.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), formerly the Department of Public Aid, [1] is the code department [2] [3] of the Illinois state government that is responsible for providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and for providing child support services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance portability standards.
For Medicaid benefits, beneficiaries generally enroll in their state's Medicaid FFS program or a Medicaid managed care plan administered by an MCO under contract with the state. Recently, Congress and CMS have placed greater emphasis on the coordination and integration of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual-eligible beneficiaries.
For free, local guidance to help you maximize benefits as you navigate Medicare and Medicaid, contact the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, known as SHIP. Review information on the ...
Amy Eppel of Evenglow Senior Living explains the difference between Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare & You handbook for 2006 at Medicare.gov, includes information about the Part D benefit. Information about the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline from Medicare.gov, a 24X7 toll-free number where anyone can call with questions about the Part D benefit. Other resources "Medicare Part D Briefing Room", from the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.
If you do decide to switch into Traditional Medicare, you can either call Medicare (800-63304227) to disenroll from Medicare Advantage, phone your Medicare Advantage insurer to get a disenrollment ...