Medicare Handbook for 2009-2010 Released

Individuals receiving Medicare benefits have a lot of information to go through.  If you have never enrolled in Medicare and are just about to do so for the first time, you too have a lot of questions to answer and need information that will help you answer those questions.

One of the most important tools available is a handbook put out through the federal government called “Medicare and You 2009” and “Medicare and You 2010”.

It may seem that you may not need the 2009 handbook, but if you are a current Medicare recipient, having the 2009 book and the 2010 book will allow you to see the differences coming your way.  It is important to do these comparisons and do as much research right now as possible, since this is open enrollment period until December 31st.

If you have not received your “Medicare and You” handbook for 2009 or 2010 there is still time to get them and it is easy, quick and free.  You can contact Medicare at medicare.gov of cms.gov.  The phone number to call is 1-800-772-1213 and you can order either or both of these by phone. You can also CLICK HERE NOW TO DOWNLOAD the book to your computer for free.

You will be asked your name and whatever address you want these handbooks mailed to, but you should not have to give much more information.  In addition, both online and over the phone, you can get some basic questions answered and order any forms that you need.

You can join Medicare every year between November 15th and December 31st, and you can make any changes to your existing coverage.  After December 31st your new coverage becomes effective on January 1st each year.

There are other sources of information in most areas of the country.  Wherever you live, you can get information through your doctor, health department, department of aging, senior center or other healthcare or senior organizations.

Take the confusion out of Medicare coverage.  Get your handbook today. Click here now to download your copy!

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