Ask Medicare - Information to Help You Care For Others

What is Ask Medicare?

Ask Medicare is a one-stop source of information and support just for caregivers like you. If you're one of the nearly 66 million Americans caring for an aging, seriously ill, or disabled family member or friend, we're here to help make your life a little easier. Learn More

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Information to be provided to caregivers

This section of the Ask Medicare toolkit offers informational resources that can be printed directly from this Web site and provided to caregivers. The resources are designed to help caregivers address challenging issues and work effectively with Medicare to ensure their family members and friends receive the best possible care.

Practical information for caregivers

These materials highlight the basics of caregiving and understanding Medicare.

Ask Medicare brochure

A brief overview of Ask Medicare.

What Every Caregiver Needs to Know

Short facts on caregiving and some of the many resources offered by Ask Medicare.

Caregiving Glossary

A list of terms describing the various types of care for disabled, aged and seriously ill individuals.

Financial/Billing Glossary

Descriptions of common billing and financial terms related to the Medicare program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information about the Medicare program and other issues that are especially important to caregivers.

Personal Caregiver Stories

Read stories about caregivers and their approaches for addressing challenging issues.

Tips sheets and videos

These materials will help caregivers manage challenging issues, such as paying for care, managing a transition from a hospital to home care setting, managing the stress that can come from caregiving and more.

Moving to a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility

Facts and insights about long-term care options.

Coming Home from the Hospital

A checklist to help caregivers prepare home environments for individuals who are being discharged from hospitals or other types of inpatient facilities.

What does Medicare Cover?

Basic and essential information about how Medicare works.

Additional Help in Paying for Care

Information for caregivers of family members and friends who are struggling to pay for health care and related costs.

What Caregiver Support is Available in My Area?

Information about Local Resources and Financial benefits that are available to Caregivers.

Taking Care of Yourself

Tips to help caregivers address their own physical and emotional needs.

Planning for the Future

Tips on preparing for long-term health, financial and legal issues.

Caring for Some one with a Chronic Illness

Tips on caring for a loved one with a chronic illness.