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Medicare and Medicaid Publications
Here are some links to publications on a few of the health care programs and services available to those in the Medicare/Medicaid program. These publications are NOT available in hard copy but you can click on the titles to view and/or download the information.

Choosing a Doctor: A Guide for People with Medicare - Useful information to find the right doctor, with worksheets, questions to ask, and more.

Choosing a Hospital: A Guide for People with Medicare - Offers tips on choosing the best possible facility when you or a family member needs hospital care.

Choosing Treatments: A Guide for People with Medicare - Provides advice and worksheets to help you work with your doctor to develop the best treatment plan for any health problem.

Medicare and Home Health Care - Outlines the home health care benefit, who is eligible, how to find an approved home health agency, and more.

Medicare and You 2003 - Learn about the health care choices you have as a person with Medicare.

Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits - Learn what mental health care coverage you have under Medicare.

Medicare and Hospice Benefits - Hospice care is a special type of care for terminally ill patients. Here are some tips on how to find a hospice program and where to get more information.

Staying Healthy: Medicare Preventive Services - Use this guide to lower your risk of cancer, flu, pneumonia, diabetes, and other illnesses.

Medicare Worksheet for Comparing Health Plans - Check off these easy-to-follow points to find the best health plan for your needs.

Pay It Right: Protecting Medicare from Fraud - Learn how to spot warning signs of fraud and how to report errors and concerns.

Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home - Learn what to look for in a nursing home and alternatives to nursing homes. Look at the evaluation checklist, and list of helpful resources.