Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicare & Medicaid · Louisiana · Free

CMS — federal agency that runs Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Policy and updates. Helpful for retirees, family caregivers, and adults under 65 with disability who qualify after 24 months on SSDI. Expect a 10–25 minute conversation depending on how detailed the situation is; bring a current med list to speed things up. A first-stop for anyone confused by Medicare's Initial, Special, or General Enrollment Periods. Open at no cost to Louisiana seniors and the families supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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