Using Medicare in Guam?

Question

Can Medicare be used in Guam? How about Blue Cross insurance?
Thanks.
Bob

Answer 1

Medicare and the prescription drug benefit --can be confusing. Yes, you can and should check out the Medicare. gov web site.

If you would like some help in answering this question from real people--and the peculiarities of how Medicare and Blue Cross coverage works in Guam --I would recommend that you contact the Area Agency on Aging serving Guam or the one where you live.

If you have questions about Medicare Part D, you would want to have the listing of all the prescriptions you are taking, the dosages prescribed and also the pharmacy that you prefer to do business with.

Professionals at the Area Agency on Aging provide guidance in helping seniors and their caregivers deal with the peculiarities of Medicare every day. You will most likely find the professional staff there friendly and helpful--and they are not selling any particular Medicare plan or product. They also know the latest "scoop" on changes that are still happening with Medicare Part D in your state or in Guam. (Yes, even now more changes are happening within Part D plans!)

If you live in the United States or one of the territories, there is an Area Agency on Aging where you live. You can call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the one serving you.

If you do contact your local Area Agency on Aging and like the help that they give you, let your local county officials and your folks in Congress know. Area Agencies on Aging are funded under the Older Americans Act and they don't have big budgets for advertising. Your contribution to help provide this important information and assistance service to your older friends and neighbors would be appreciated--but is not necessary to get the help you are seeking.

Good luck and best wishes!

Answer 2

http://www.medicare.gov/Coverage/Home.asp
This will tell you what services are covered. Just enter Guam under the states/territories section.