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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) publishes the official U.S. government handbook, “Medicare & You.” It answers many detailed questions. To get a printed copy visit your nearest Social Security office. You can view the handbook online at (medicare.gov/medicareand-you). Medicare’s toll free telephone number is (800) 633-4227.
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