Medicare is a multi-part program under Title 18 of the Social Security Act.

Medicare Part A
The 108 beds in the Evergreen Health Center (Creekview North, Creekview South, and the Post Surgical and Rehab Center at Manor View) are certified for Medicare Part A coverage. This means that if a resident meets specific criteria (3-day qualifying hospital stay and need for skilled rehabilitation or skilled nursing services on a daily basis), Medicare A may pay up to a maximum of 100 days of a nursing home stay.

Medicare Part B
Residents living at Evergreen Retirement Community may find that Medicare B will assist with payments for ancillary services such as lab, x-ray and therapy. Medicare B may also assist with paying for the cost of durable medical equipment such as canes and walkers if a physician has ordered it.

Medicare Part D
This is an optional prescription drug benefit which has been created to assist the elderly in paying for prescription drugs. There are many plans with a wide variety of options from which to choose.

Further information regarding Medicare A, B and D benefits may be obtained from:

Social Security Administration

400 City Center - Suite B
Oshkosh WI  54901
(920)232-2355 or (800)772-1213

TTY 1-920-232-0930

or on-line at www.medicare.gov