The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare

Although Social Security determines entitlement to Medicare benefits, the Medicare program is administered by a different agency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS’ Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) Model Application for Medicare Premium Assistance can help you get assistance from your state with your Medicare costs. CMS also has publications about Medicare prescription drug coverage. To learn more, visit the CMS website.

There you can find information about CMS notices you might receive concerning your Medicare prescription drug coverage, and copies of CMS mailings.

There also is a Medicare website. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to speak to a Medicare Customer Service Representative. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.