Medicare for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Guidance for Medicare for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 01, 2019
Who is eligible for Medicare? What do Medicare plans cover? These flyers and fact sheets, public service announcements (PSAs), and videos explain the basics of Medicare, including special benefits for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs).
Our Health, Our Community: Medicaid and CHIP Outreach to AI/ANs
Developed for enrollment, this video encourages tribal communities to enroll in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs.
Brochures and Fact Sheets
- Medicare
- Enroll in Medicare Poster (PDF) (219KB)
- Medicare Basics (PDF) (2.5MB)
- Medicare & Medicaid Benefits for People with Dementia (PDF) (273KB)
- Medicare Part A & B (PDF) (781KB)
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDF) (525KB)
- Medicare Savings Programs (PDF) (383KB)
- New Medicare Card (PDF) (1.3MB)
- Stay Healthy with Medicare (PDF) (414KB)
- Preventative Care
- Tribal Communities
- 10 Important Facts about IHS & Health Insurance (PDF) (3.4 MB)
- AI/AN Long Term Services & Supports (PDF) (584KB)
- Bringing Better HealthCare to Native Communities (PDF) (1.8MB)
- CMS Programs At A Glance (PDF) (999KB)
- Coverage to Care brochure (PDF) (670KB)
- Health Care Off the Reservation (PDF) (906KB)
- Native Communities Can Heal (PDF) (2.1MB)
- Tribal Glossary brochure (PDF) (502KB)
- Support for Veterans (PDF) (501KB)
Latest Public Service Announcement
Connecting Kids to Coverage (August 2025)
Don't Delay – sign them up today!
Kids everywhere need health care. Enrolling them in coverage helps ensure they have access to wellness visits and other services.
For more information, contact your local Indian health care provider, visit HealthCare.gov/coverage, or call 1-800-318-2596.
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