Medicare Information

Additional Medicare Resources

This contact information for government agencies and other third-party resources may be helpful to you in your Medicare journey.

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Helpful Medicare Websites and Resources

These websites and contacts can act as your own Medicare guide.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

TTY: 1-877-486-2048

CMS is the Federal agency that administers the Medicare program. Use the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website to learn more about eligibility, coverage, and plans.

Social Security Administration (SSA)

1-800-772-1213
TTY:1-800-325-0778

The SSA provides information about Medicare eligibility and on the low income subsidy (LIS) “Extra Help” for the Part D drug program. You can also request a replacement Medicare card, change your name or address and report a death.

Visit the Social Security Administration website to learn more.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

1-800-827-1000
TTY:1-800-829-4833

This resource is for veterans or those who have served in the U.S. Military. 

Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website to learn more.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)

1-877-772-5772 or your local office
TTY: 1-312-751-4701

If you have benefits from the RRB, you can call them to check eligibility, visit the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) website to learn about payment benefits, enroll in Medicare, replace your Medicare card or report a death.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a joint Federal and state program that helps pay medical costs for those requiring financial assistance. 

Illinois Medicaid Program

1-866-468-7543
TTY: 1-877-204-1012

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) helps Illinoisans who qualify for Medicaid pay for health care coverage.

Illinois Department on Aging

1-800-252-8966

The Illinois Department on Aging is a state program that offers free health insurance counseling to Illinoisans who are Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.

Medicare and You Handbook

The official U.S. government Medicare handbook has a summary of Medicare benefits, rights and protections and answers to many questions about Medicare.

Mental Health Hotlines

These hotlines are available 24/7. Calls are confidential and at no cost to you.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides support for those who are in distress, as well as prevention and crisis information.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides support before, during and after pregnancy for those who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed.