Welcome to ECKAAA!
Can't Make it to a New to Medicare Class?
This powerpoint provides Medicare eligible beneficiaries information on What Medicare is and what pieces are needed, enrollment, costs, covered services, and how Medicare coordinates with work or retirement insurance, Medigap policies and Medicare drug plans.
Medicare Resources
2020 ECKAAA Medicare Open Enrollment Worksheet (pdf)
DownloadMEDICARE 2020 Open Enrollment Outreach Dates (pdf)
DownloadNew to Medicare Seminar Registration (pdf)
DownloadGetting Extra Help with Paying for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Cost (pdf)
DownloadHow to File an Appeal 2019 (pdf)
DownloadExtra Help Program Income and Asset Limits 2019 (pdf)
DownloadExtra Help Info Sheet 2019 (pdf)
DownloadNew to Medicare & Extra Help Checklist 2018 (pdf)
DownloadSHICK Volunteer Listing (pdf)
DownloadMedicare Advantage Post-Service Denial (pdf)
DownloadHELPFUL MEDICARE LINKS
Donut Hole
Click below to see an illustration of how the donut hole works and to see the guideline table for the cost share amounts prior to and once you reach the donut hole.
Extra Help Info
Click below to view the Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs on the Social Security website.
Medicare Savings Program
Click below for information on getting help paying for your Medicare costs through the Medicare Savings Program.
Other Resources
Official Medicare website: www.medicare.gov
Social Security online: www.socialsecurity.gov
Official Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Site www.cms.hhs.gov
RxAssist.org: Look up your medications (brand or generic) for information as to whether you can get them free directly from the pharmaceutical manufacturer www.rxassist.org
Medicare Rights: www.medicareinteractive.org
Medicare’s Durable Medical Equipment Program: www.cms.gov