Medicare is a health insurance program from the U.S. federal government.
The Medicare program has several components, including:
To be eligible for Medicare coverage you must meet certain age, citizenship, or disabilities requirements.
Understanding the details of the Medicare system can be difficult.
If you are looking for information about Medicare, Medicare plan options, or other information, the UPMC Health Plan can help answer your questions. You can request a free information kit to help you evaluate your options.
UPMC for Life is the UPMC Health Plan Medicare Program for seniors.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
1-800-638-6833
CMS has free booklets about Medicare coverage and other health related topics, including information about Medicare and Medigap policies.
Medicare
1-800-783-7067
For Medicare beneficiaries, APPRISE (Pennsylvania’s health insurance assistance program) provides free counseling about health insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
