More About Medicare

Guiding you through the Medicare maze

Medicare is the federal health insurance program available to people 65 years of age or older. Medicare is also available to younger people with certain disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease – permanent kidney failure with dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD. As a person eligible for Medicare, you have many health care coverage options - perhaps even more than when you selected benefits through an employer or on your own. The following pages can help you find out more about Medicare and about how Humana provides Medicare information to help you find your way through the Medicare maze.

Medicare Plan Options
You may be surprised how many Medicare plan options you have with Humana. Let us guide you through the choices available to those qualified for Medicare.

What is Original Medicare?
It's just one of your many Medicare choices. Find out how it works, what you need to do and how Humana can help.

Medicare Part A and B
You will hear people talk about "Part A" and "Part B" when considering Medicare plan options. Learn more about these topics and then compare plans.

History of Medicare
Take a look back at the evolution of the Medicare program over the years. The options Humana offers today help you enjoy Medicare benefits.

Important Dates
You need to know what times of each year the government allows you to sign up for a Medicare plan. Understanding these enrollment periods is a first step in choosing a plan.

Extra help with Medicare
You may be eligible for help with Medicare costs. Get the information you need to apply for assistance from the federal government.

Avoid Medicare Fraud
People who abuse Medicare cost the program a lot each year. Learn more about ways to protect yourself from identity theft.

Medicare Rights
Understand your rights when it comes to Medicare plans. Humana designed our plans with you in mind.

Humana knows Medicare

When you choose Humana for your Medicare coverage needs, you’re choosing a company that has in-depth knowledge and experience with Medicare coverage options. More than 11 million members nationwide have chosen Humana for their health plan, including about 4.5 million Medicare members*.

Humana offers several options for Medicare beneficiaries:

• Medicare Advantage plans that cover a full range of medical care above standard Medicare benefits
  
  
• Medicare Prescription Drug plans which can offer you relief from the high costs of medications  Humana offers three stand alone drug plans so you can choose the one that best fits your needs and budget
  
  
• Medicare Supplement plans that can work seamlessly with Original Medicare to cover "gaps" in coverage like deductibles and coinsurance
  
  

Plan Choices Compare and enroll. It's easy and convenient. Enter your ZIP Code to explore Humana's Medicare plans in your area. ZIP Code: ZIP Code Lookup

*Based on 2007 CMS enrollment data.