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This handbook has important information about Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older, some people under age 65 with disabilities, & people with end-stage renal disease. This handbook is valid starting Jan. 1, 2003. Chapters: What's New in Medicare; About This Handbook; 5 Steps to Safe Health Care; The Medicare Program (Parts A & B); Introduction to Medicare Health Plans; Original Medicare Plan; Medicare + Choice Plans; Your Medicare Rights; Other Insurance & Ways to Pay Health Care Costs; For More Information; Words to Know; Index; & Important Phone Numbers.