Great general site that provides information on the latest changes in eligibility, details who to contact by state for various information, provides premium information and new rates for 2004, and other general resource information.

Medicare Health Plan Compare helps you obtain detailed information on Medicare's health plan options.  By "comparison shopping," you can find the plans best suited to you.  Different comparisons you can make for plans include: Cost and Benefits covered; Quality of the plans in keeping members healthy or treating them when sick; Information on people leaving managed care plans.

This is the nation's most comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). It contains over 1,200 different programs from all fifty states (including the District of Columbia). On average there are 50 to 70 programs available to individuals per state.

MRC is the largest non-profit, independent source for Medicare information in the U.S.  MRC provides free counseling services to people with Medicare questions or problems via its telephone hotline.  MRC also provides various publications accessible online and conducts educational training to professionals and families about Medicare benefits and rights.  MRC is based in New York City but their services and hotline is available to all callers.

Online tool that provides detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Also includes a Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home and a Nursing Home Checklist to help you with your nursing home choice.

Contains a large database of information and resources for seniors, caregivers, and policy makers. Also includes: "Public Benefits Counselor," which will help you determine what public funds are available for you.

In the healthcare section, this site provides information on Minnesota’s Medicare program, the prescription drug program, how to apply, and contact information for the state and county offices.

The oldest and largest grassroots advocacy organization for seniors in the State of Minnesota, the site contains information on over 20 unique, Minnesota run and developed programs. Their mission is to empower seniors in the seven county metro area to meet their own and community needs and concerns.