This section lists frequently asked questions and their answers. Currently, only general questions are covered. During 2003, more specific questions sent frequently to the Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy will be added.
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Are there special programs available for senior
citizens?
HHS Administration on Aging administers programs designed
for older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about
providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons
and support their independence. You may visit AoA's Web site at:
www.aoa.gov. You may also contact AoA's Elder
Care Locator, a nationwide, directory assistance service designed to help older
persons and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans, by
calling the Elder Care Locator toll free at 1-800-677-1116 or by visiting
www.aoa.gov/aoa/pages/loctrnew.html.1
Where can I obtain information and referrals for
eldercare?
The Administration on Aging's site provides information
on eldercare. You can visit it at www.aoa.gov/elderpage.html.1
How do I report fraud, waste or abuse of
Medicare?
HHS has joined with the Department of Justice and AARP to
launch a national initiative against fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare
program. The campaign is titled, "Who Pays? You Pay." It is aimed at both
waste, including simple billing errors as well as unnecessary or excessive
spending, and at criminal fraud and abuse against the Medicare program. To
report suspected Medicare fraud, call toll free 1-800-HHS-TIPS
(1-800-447-8477).1
Where can I obtain information on
Medicaid?
Medicaid is a jointly-funded, Federal-State health
insurance program for certain low-income and needy people. It covers
approximately 36 million individuals including children, the aged, blind,
and/or disabled, and people who are eligible to receive cash assistance
payments. For information on Medicaid, visit the Web site at
cms.hhs.gov/medicaid.1
How do I report fraud, waste or abuse of
Medicare?
HHS has joined with the Department of Justice and AARP to
launch a national initiative against fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare
program. The campaign is titled, "Who Pays? You Pay." It is aimed at both
waste, including simple billing errors as well as unnecessary or excessive
spending, and at criminal fraud and abuse against the Medicare program. To
report suspected Medicare fraud, call toll free 1-800-HHS-TIPS
(1-800-447-8477).1
Where can I obtain information on
Medicare?
Medicare, the nation's largest health insurance program,
provides health insurance for 39 million Americans, including people age 65 and
over, those who have permanent kidney failure and certain people with
disabilities. For information on Medicare, visit the Web site at
www.medicare.gov or call toll free,
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).1
Where can I obtain information on Social
Security?
The Social Security Administration (SSA), a former
operating component of HHS, became an independent federal agency on March 31,
1995. For more information, please contact SSA at www.ssa.gov.1
Where can I obtain information on the State
Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)?
The State Children's
Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), created in 1997, expands health coverage to
uninsured children whose families earn too much for Medicaid but too little to
afford private coverage. It builds on Medicaid, and currently covers an
estimated 2 million children in all 50 states and U.S. territories. For more
information, visit www.insurekidsnow.gov or call toll
free 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669). This Web site and toll free number also
provide information on Medicaid.1
Last revised: April 17, 2003
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