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Medicare Open Enrollment

People with Medicare can use new star ratings
to compare the quality of health and drug plans
being offered for 2013, and select the plan that
best fits their needs.

Medicare Open Enrollment runs from
October 15th through December 7th.

Find and compare plans using the
Medicare Plan Finder.

 

Spotlight

 

Breast Cancer Awareness

This October, we recognize the importance of
prevention and early detection in the fight
against breast cancer.

Thanks to the health care law, preventive
benefits like mammograms and well-woman visits are covered for many women at no
out-of-pocket cost.

 

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Arthritis Awareness

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It’s important for those with arthritis to stay active and treat it properly.

Learn how to prevent and manage arthritis.

Read the Secretary’s Statement.

Secretary's Key Initiative Sites

HealthCare.gov

HealthCare.gov

Take health care into your own hands, explore insurance coverage options and learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you. Find information for individuals, families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, young adults and employers.

 
StopBullying.gov

StopBullying.gov

Bullying can happen anywhere: face-to-face, by text messages, or on the web. Learn to recognize the warning signs of bullying and how to get help.

 
StopMedicareFraud.gov

StopMedicareFraud.gov

Learn how to spot Medicare fraud and report it when you witness it to help prevent fraud, waste and abuse. You can also learn how to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft.

 
FoodSafety.gov

FoodSafety.gov

Get alerts on life-saving food recalls and helpful tips for keeping food safe, from the trusted source for food safety information from the federal government.

 
InsureKidsNow.gov

InsureKidsNow.gov

Find state-specific information about health insurance coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

 
Flu.gov

FLU.gov

Get everyday actions for preventing the flu; learn about the symptoms and treatment for those with the flu virus.  Find a place near you to get a flu shot; all ages should be vaccinated this year.

 
Let's Move!

Let's Move!

Join America’s move to raise a healthier generation of kids. Learn the facts about raising healthier kids through physical activity and nutrition.

 
HHS.gov/Open

HHS.gov/Open

Engage with HHS as it makes its operations more transparent to the public. Collaborate on data sets, tools and HHS initiatives to help us serve the public more effectively.

 
HHS.gov/Recovery

HHS.gov/Recovery

See what HHS is doing to implement and manage health and human service programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Find information on programs, plans, reports, updates, announcements and how HHS is doing its part to help jumpstart the economy.

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Audio/Podcasts

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Video/Webcasts

Select from our libraries of videos on the subject of food safety or senior health.


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Blogs

View directory of official HHS blogs


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Image Galleries

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RSS

View a library of all available HHS RSS feeds; learn about RSS, and subscribe to feeds of interest.


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Email Updates

Each of the following allow you to automatically receive updates when new content is posted.


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Facebook

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Twitter

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