www.calmedicare.orgOverview: Launched last week by the California...

www.calmedicare.org

Overview: Launched last week by the California HealthCare Foundation, a nonprofit health policy organization, this site is a general resource for California Medicare beneficiaries and their families. It specifically addresses how the federal program interacts with HMOs, employer plans and other types of insurance.

What works: The site provides clear and detailed answers to common questions, such as, “How does my retiree health plan coordinate with Medicare?” It helps consumers cut through the jargon with an extensive dictionary of terms, from COBRA laws to Peer Review Organizations. Those whose health-care costs are not entirely covered by Medicare will find advice on how to fill the gaps.