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Dedicated to shaping and enriching the experience of aging for its members and all Americans.
Educates members of Congress, the media, and the public on what is happening in the states concerning welfare, child welfare, health care reform, and other issues involving families and the elderly.
Provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help the elderly and people
with disabilities obtain necessary healthcare.
A resource for public agencies and private organizations that provides education to consumers about Medicare and Medicare health plan options. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Programs for which CMS is responsible include Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), HIPAA, and CLIA.
Supports independent research on health and social issues and makes grants to improve health care practice and policy.
A source for unbiased advice about products and services, personal finance, health and nutrition, and other consumer concerns and publisher of Consumer Reports.
An online policy reference that provides information on Medicare issues among other issues.
Dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care and provides information on Medicare. Other projects include
The Medicaid Clearinghouse and
Managed Care Central.
A national trade association representing the private health care system.
A policy research and analysis firm.
A website sponsored by HCFA also provides information on Medicare.
Advises the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program and provides reports to Congress.
A national, not-for-profit organization that helps to ensure that older adults and people with disabilities
get good affordable health care.
Informs the public about important developments and debates surrounding Medicare. A project of The Century Foundation.
A nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
A policy institute that studies the impact of demographic changes on public and private institutions and families of all ages. The Academy conducts and synthesizes research on a broad range of topics related to income and health security.
Conducts research and enhances public understanding of social insurance. Provides information on Medicare, children's health and the disabled and provides a link to the quarterly newsletter, Social Insurance Update.
A source for statistical information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An advocacy group focusing on Medicare and Social Security.
Promotes the "independence and well-being" of low-income elderly individuals and persons with disabilities, particularly women and racial and ethnic minorities.
Seeks to improves the status and quality of life for midlife and older women.
A public opinion, research and citizen education organization that provides an issue guide on
Medicare.
A non-profit, non-partisan, education and issue advocacy organization that represents the interests and concerns of America's senior citizens at both the state and federal levels.
The Social Security Administration provides information on Medicare and the disabled.
Conducts research on national, state, and local health policy issues, provides public service to policy makers and community leaders, and offers educational opportunities for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
The collector and provider of timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the United States.
Investigates social and economic problems confronting the U.S.
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