Medicare and You Handbook
The Medicare & You Handbook is the official guide to Medicare benefits, rights, and options. Published annually by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), it's an essential resource for every Medicare beneficiary.
What's in the Handbook
The handbook covers how Medicare works, what's covered under Parts A, B, C, and D, how to compare plans, your rights and protections, and how to get help. A new edition is mailed to Medicare households each fall before the Annual Enrollment Period.
Access the Latest Edition
You can view or download the current Medicare & You Handbook at Medicare.gov/medicare-and-you, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to request a printed copy. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
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