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Medicare Advantage Plans Information | United States Social Security Administration

6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235

Eligibility

Medicare serves those age 65 or older, or disabled people from age 18-64, who have worked under the Social Security system or are dependents of someone who has.

Required documents

Will be advised.

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(800) 325-0778

Voice - voice | M-F: 8:00am-7:00pm

(800) 772-1213

Voice - voice | Live M-F: 8:00am-7:00pm; recorded info other times.

https://medicare.gov

Application process

Visit website - on home page click on "Helath & Drug Plans" on top banner, then select "Find health & drug Plans" If person needs personal assistance please refer caller to the Ohio Department of Insurance's Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) - use the term Medicare Information/Counseling.

Fees

Medicare Advantage Plans will have a fixed fee.

Service area

United States

Description

Provides information on Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans.” Able to compare different Advantage Plans. Medicare Advantage is a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare. These plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D. Plans may offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

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Providing organization

United States Social Security Administration

Administers the provision of Social Security retirement, survivors and disability benefits to eligible persons, as well as Supplemental Security Income and some aspects of the Medicare program. Also administers the assignment of Social Security numbers, changes in records, and processing of reports of lost or stolen checks. Individual Social Security offices are responsible for applicants who live within their service area, and all services are carried out at the local level. Clients are encouraged to go to the office which serves their Zip Code, though this is not mandatory.