A project of The Century Foundation, this website is designed to keep you informed of the important developments and debates surrounding America's most important health care program.

Official U.S. government site for Medicare information.

Newsletter reporting on Part B coverage, coding, billing and reimbursement rules for physician services. Explains how to comply with Medicare payment rules to receive the full, correct reimbursement earned.

Background information and links on the Medicare program.

Background on Medicare eligibility, benefits, financing, Medicare+Choice, and related legislative issues.

Medicare covers for several critical preventive screening services.

Essay on the development and possible reforms of the American Medicare system.

An article critical of Medicare and federal involvement in the health care system.

Background information on Medicare from Health Symphony, a commercial health insurance quotes and information center.

A not-for-profit website providing free information about medicare and medicare reform.

Medicare eligibility, enrollment, and premiums. Search for Medicare plans, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, Medigap insurance, medical assistance, and prescription programs in your area.

Seeking to explain and simplify Medicare Part D Prescription Drug coverage, this independent site provides information and links to other online resources so that consumers may make more informed choices.

Learn how to increase access to comprehensive Medicare coverage/benefits and take action to provide excellent health care for elders, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

From the Urban Institute.

PBS backgrounder on the Medicare program.