Working with Seniors: Health, Financial, and Social Issues

Chapter 19: Medicare

Medicare is a complex health insurance program, covering more than 35 million seniors. It serves all beneficiaries, regardless of medical history. However, there are significant gaps in coverage and cost.

This chapter gives you basic information about Medicare and Medigap (Medicare supplemental) insurance so that, as a CSA, you can help your clients better understand the fundamentals of the program and their options for filling in the gaps in their medical coverage.