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Medicare Resources

Understanding Medicare

At Emory Healthcare, we know Medicare can be confusing.

Medicare is insurance provided by the federal government, and many types of Medicare plans exist, such as Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare (or Medigap), and plans (often referred to as Part D).

Many insurance companies offer Medicare, and Emory Healthcare accepts a range of Medicare Advantage plans, in addition to Original Medicare.
 
Deciding which plan will best suit your needs can be tough, whether you’re turning 65 or you’re an existing Medicare recipient whose current plan isn’t working for you anymore.

Medicare Resources at Emory

We partner with MedicareCompareUSA, a licensed health insurance agency and non-government entity, to get you access to no-cost and no-obligation resources that can help you understand and use your Medicare insurance.

Their licensed Medicare insurance agents can help you:

  • Define your Medicare needs and preferences
  • Compare Medicare plans accepted by Emory Healthcare
  • Apply for Medicare coverage in a plan of your choice
  • Enroll in a Medicare plan accepted by Emory Healthcare
  • Understand your Medicare benefits and insurance options
  • Additionally, these licensed insurance agents offer Medicare education, including in-person educational seminars and an online Medicare resource center.

They can also complete an annual review of your Medicare plan.  

Accessing Medicare Resources

Emory Healthcare has three types of Medicare resources available for you:

Additional Medicare Resources

You may want or need additional information about Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. These unbiased sources offer more details. However, they may not have specific information about the plans Emory Healthcare accepts.

  • Medicare.gov is the official U.S. government Medicare website. Here, you can enroll or change plans, learn about Medicare coverage and more.
  • Empowerline is an Atlanta Regional Commission resource program. It connects Atlanta residents aged 65 and older with information, services and agency contacts. Contacts can help with housing, meals, transportation, employment and Medicare insurance.

Retiring Emory Healthcare or Emory University Employees

If you’re a retired or soon-to-be retired Emory employee, contact our Human Resources benefits department. Our staff can give you more information about specific health benefit programs.

  • For Emory University retired/retiring employees: 404-727-7613
  • For Emory Healthcare retired/retiring employees: 404-686-6044

New Medicare Patients

Will you soon be eligible for Medicare? Do you need help understanding Medicare benefits and insurance options? Take a few minutes to get the assistance you need.
Medicare Patient Request

Testimonials

“At a time when the amount of incoming information can seem overwhelming, I was put in touch with a representative that simplified the process immensely. I was confident in his expertise and objective professionalism. Suddenly what had seemed complicated, with his help, became a far simpler decision. I am very grateful for the timely and effective consultation from Emory’s Medicare Insurance Helpline.”

- Mary, a patient at Emory Healthcare

 

* MedicareOnDemand is a service offered by MedicareCompareUSA, an independent insurance agency not affiliated with the federal Medicare program. All services are provided at no cost and without obligation; MedicareCompareUSA and affiliated agents are paid directly by the Medicare plan when enrollment occurs. Healthcare providers receive no financial benefit when using the service. MedicareCompareUSA does not offer every plan available in your area. MedicareCompareUSA currently represents 7 organizations which offer 54 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.  Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. MULTIPLAN_4028_MODProvMedWeb27_EMY_C

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Need assistance with Medicare?

 

Call Emory Healthcare’s Medicare Insurance Helpline at 1-855-256-1501, TTY 711 Monday-Friday, 9am - 8pm.

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