The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today launched Ask Medicare, a website to help family caregivers — those who are family members or friends who help people with Medicare — access and use valuable health care information, services, and resources.

“Caregivers are often overwhelmed… Ask Medicare will be a single, go-to place for help and information,” said Kerry Weems, CMS acting administrator.

The CMS, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), launched the new caregiver initiative through a live webcast hosted by Acting Administrator Weems. During the live online forum, national partner organizations, including HHS’ Administration on Aging, AARP, and the National Alliance for Caregiving, joined CMS in answering questions from caregivers.

The Ask Medicare website will provide links to key partner organizations that assist caregivers and beneficiaries, and present personal stories from caregivers in the community. Support information and tools to help caregivers address common problems will also be available. Website visitors also have the opportunity to subscribe to a bimonthly e-newsletter.

Aaron Toleos, Online Communications Director
atoleos@phinational.org