As the demographics of the workforce evolve, many more issues are arising with regard to coordination of employer-provided health coverage and Medicare.  The Medicare Rights Center (a national nonprofit consumer service organization) has come up with a Toolkit (link below) that provides some useful information:

ToolKit:  How Medicare Works with Employer-based Health Insurance:  A Guide for Employers, Professionals and Consumers (Dec 2011)

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