Information for people with Medicare and those who serve them.

This handbook explains: your Medicare benefits; your Medicare plan choices; Medicare managed care plans in your area; & where you can call for help. The first 3 pages are a short summary which can be read quickly to get the basics. More details are in the rest of this handbook, which includes special information for the New York City Vicinity. This handbook is valid from Jan. 1, 2000 through Dec. 31, 2000.