Oklahoma

Our Medicare section offers comprehensive, official information provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The official government handbook, "Medicare & You 2008," includes sections on Medicare coverage choices, choosing a prescription plan, financial assistance, your Medicare rights, and more.

To view, download or print "Medicare & You 2008" in PDF format, please click here.

For more information about the Medicare Advantage Plans, other Medicare Health Plans, or Medicare Prescription Drug Plans available in your area, visit www.medicare.gov on the Web or call (800) MEDICARE (800-633-4227). TTY users should call (877) 486-2048.

For more information about private insurance enrollment for Medicare D, click here.

The Oklahoma Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHICP) helps inform the public about Medicare and other senior health insurance issues. The division provides accurate and objective counseling, assistance and advocacy relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Supplements, Medicare+Choice, Long-Term Care and other related health coverage plans for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives, or persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. To find a SHICP counselor in your area, please click here.