A program of the University of Alaska

Medicare Services

Alaska Medicare Beneficiaries-Finding a Physician

This is an important issue for medicare beneficiaries in Alaska. If you have experiences or challenges or difficulties and are willing to share your story contact Matt Zencey at 907-257-4346 / mzencey@adn.com

Institute of Medicine Report

On "Retooling for An Aging America Building a Health Care Workforce" it refers to several shortages in the health care area. http://www.aamc/newsroom/reporter/june08/aging.htm

Medicare Basics-Frequently Asked Questions

Designed for community-based clinic staff to help answer questions most often asked by Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Basics Tip Sheet.PDF

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage & New Senior Care Benefits

Medicare.PDF / MLN Matters.PDF / Diabetes.PDF (If these document need to be accessible for you, contact Raelynn Smith by e-mail at anrs4@uaa.alaska.edu)

My Medicare Preventive Services

One page flyer offering a overview of Medicare preventive services. My Health My Medicare.PDF

Submission of Paper Claims using new CMS-1500

See sample document CMS1500805.PDF

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The Alaska Geriatric Education Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Grant #D31HP08826.

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