Latino Partners
Latino Partners
Latino/Hispanic Partners
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is making sure that Latino/Hispanic Americans have access to quality health insurance and health care through national and local organizations. CMS provides its resources in multiple languages for our partners to communicate to their audiences to better serve individuals and families who qualify for Medicare, need health insurance, wellness and prevention information.
There are many products available in English and Spanish you may order free at https://es.medicare.gov/publications/ . Please also find information for all our languages at https://www.medicare.gov/about-us/information-in-other-languages .
Below are some resources for our Latino/Hispanic partners.
COVID-19 Partner Toolkit.
CMS has developed a virtual toolkit to help you stay informed on CMS and HHS materials available on the COVID-19: https://www.cms.gov/outreach-education/partner-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-partner-toolkit
Medicare
Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure. If you’re eligible at age 65, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday, includes the month you turn age 65, and ends three months after that birthday. However, if you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B during your initial enrollment period, you have another chance each year to sign up during a “general enrollment period” from January 1 through March 31. Your coverage begins on July 1 of the year you enroll. Read our Medicare publication for more information. For more information visit https://www.medicare.gov/ .
Medicare Helpful Contacts: https://www.medicare.gov/Contacts/
Care Compare Tools: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
Some people are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. They are called Dually Eligible. Medicaid may also cover services not normally covered by Medicare (like long term supports and services and personal care services).
Si necesita una publicación en español, por favor llame al 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Click on the link for more information about the new Medicare "What's Covered App"!
https://www.medicare.gov/sites/default/files/2019-01/12035-whats-covered-app.pdf
Other publications/Otros publicaciones:
Su guía para elegir un asilo de ancianos
La guía para escoger un hospital
Medicare y asistencia médica a domicilio
Cobertura de cuidado de salud en centros de enfermería especializada de Medicare
Su lista de verificación de alta
Si necesita una publicación en español, por favor llame al 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
You can order CMS publications by creating an account in the CMS Product Ordering System: https://productordering.cms.hhs.gov
Medicaid
The open enrollment period for Medicaid is all year round and is a program is for people with low incomes. Medicaid is a joint federal and state government program that helps with medical costs for people with limited income and resources. To enroll in Medicaid, go to www.HealthCare.gov , https://www.cuidadodesalud.gov/es/ or visit your state Medicaid agency. Each state has different rules about eligibility and applying for Medicaid.
For more information on how to enroll in Medicaid, click here: https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/.
Medicaid and CHIP Telehealth Toolkit: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/downloads/medicaid-chip-telehealth-toolkit.pdf
Some people are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. They are called Dually Eligible. Medicaid may also cover services not normally covered by Medicare (like long term supports and services and personal care services).
For more information on the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, see our fact sheet: https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11306-Medicare-Medicaid.pdf .
Health Insurance Marketplace/Mercado de seguros de salud
The Health Insurance Marketplace helps uninsured people find health coverage. When you fill out the Marketplace application, we’ll tell you if you qualify for Private insurance plans or Medicaid or CHIP. You might qualify for lower costs based on your household size and income. If you don’t qualify for lower costs, you can still use the Marketplace to buy insurance. Plans cover essential health benefits, pre-existing conditions, and preventive care.
To enroll and for more information, go to www.HealthCare.gov , https://www.cuidadodesalud.gov/es/ or call 1-800-318-2596. TTY users can call 1-855-889-4325. Customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can also click on Find Local Help (buscar ayuda local) to see a list of Navigators and Assisters who can help you enroll in your community.
For questions about the Health Insurance Marketplace/Para preguntas para Mercado de seguros de salud:
https://www.cuidadodesalud.gov/es/
https://www.cuidadodesalud.gov/es/contact-us/
https://marketplace.cms.gov/technical-assistance-resources/outreach-latino-communities.pdf
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)/Program de seguro de salud para ninos
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is open for enrollment year round.
CHIP covers kids and teens with limited incomes, disabilities, and other circumstances.
Medicaid and CHIP Telehealth Toolkit: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/downloads/medicaid-chip-telehealth-toolkit.pdf
Visit https://espanol.insurekidsnow.gov/ or call 1-800-318-2596. TTY users can call 1-855-889-4325. Customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669).
Please send any questions to Partnership@cms.hhs.gov.
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