Medicare Goes on the Internet

WASHINGTON--Medicare now has its own website on the Internet. Among the information available at www.medicare.gov is the "Who to Contact" section, which provides listings, including telephone numbers, where people can obtain answers to questions about receiving Medicare, understanding Medicare bills, Medicare rights and benefits, dealing with complaints and appeals, and managed care issues. Other topics covered include Medicare eligibility requirements and enrollment procedures; managed care options; reporting suspected fraud or abuse; and wellness issues of particular concern to older people.