As Medicare is a government initiative, the Medicare website has the latest information on how to correctly apply for prescription drug coverage. There is also a good deal of information on Wikipedia.
You can get more information on Medicare at www.medicare.gov. Non governmental websites include medicareinsurances.com or www.bestmedicaresupplement.com.
More information for the Medicare scooter is available online on websites and forums. A recommended place to find more information is from the Medicare website itself which proves to provide detailed information about the scooter.
Typically Medicare does not have this type of coverage under its policy. You should find out more information about this from your local Medicare provider.
No. There is a federal law that requires Medicare is a secondary payer. You can find more information on the CMS website under "Medicare Secondary Payer and You."
Medicare Advantage Plans are health plan options (like an HMO or PPO) approved by Medicare and offered by private companies. These plans are part of Medicare and are sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans." Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care every month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans provide your Medicare health coverage and usually Medicare drug coverage. They aren't supplemental insurance. For more information, see the Medicare and You 2009 book here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
Filing for medicare can be time consuming and aggravating. However there is a great site to help you better understand the process and give you a lot of helpful information it is www.medicare.gov.
Check with your local hospital or doctor and ask for a brochure or pamphlet about the anthem medicare program, as they will certainly have info on these programs.
The Medigap Policy Search gives information on Medigap policies in your area. It doesn't give information on Original Medicare or Medicare Health Plans (like HMOs and PPOs).
If you are on Medicare, a portion of the costs of bariatric surgery and related care may be covered, but only if you are obese. You can find more information on www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/insurance
It usually does save you to have a suplamental plan. You can talk to a medicare counsilor and they can help you find what's best.
Browse the internet...with care. I would recommend you start at medicare.gov. After all, this is a government program even if you end up with private insurance. The government web site is the authoritative source for all information on Medicare. Good luck!
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D): Medicare offers prescription drug coverage (Part D) for everyone with Medicare. To get Medicare drug coverage, you must join a plan run by an insurance company or other private company approved by Medicare. Each plan can vary in cost and drugs covered. If you want Medicare drug coverage, you need to choose a plan that works with your health coverage. For more information: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf page 63