WPS Medicare Beneficiary Additional Information
- Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Program)
People with Medicare can add drug coverage if they join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). Prescription Drug Plans are offered through private companies that work with Medicare. Select this link for more details on the Prescription Drug Program (Part D).
- Medicare Advantage (Part C)
Medicare Advantage Plans are health plans approved by Medicare and run by private companies. They are part of the Medicare Program, and sometimes called "Part C." Medicare Advantage Plans provide all of your Part A and Part B coverage. They must cover medically necessary care. They often offer extra benefits, and many include a Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). Select this link for more details about Medicare Advantage.
- Medigap
Medigap is health insurance sold by private companies to fill "gaps" in your Medicare plan. Medigap helps pay your share of the costs of Medicare-covered care. Some Medigap plans cover certain costs not covered by Original Medicare. Select this link for more details about Medigap.
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs. DME is prescribed by a health care provider for home use. Anyone who has Medicare Part B under Original Medicare can get DME as long as the supplies are medically necessary. Select this link for more details on DME.
For all questions about Medicare Claims and services, Beneficiaries should call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit http://www.medicare.gov.
If you are a hearing impaired beneficiary, please use the following contact number: 1-877-486-2048.
Page Last Updated: Tuesday, 15-Jan-2008 12:05:15 CST
