 Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare began offering insurance coverage for prescription drugs. This plan is referred to as Medicare Part D and is designed to help Medicare eligible individuals save on their prescription drug costs.
In order to receive this benefit, an individual must enroll in a Medicare approved prescription drug plan. Unlike Medicare Part A and B, insurance companies and other private companies will work with Medicare to offer these plans, so individuals will need to choose the plan that best fits their needs.
Online Resources
There are many resources for information on the Medicare prescription drug benefit. We hope the following links will assist you in understanding this new program:
Tips and Tools for people with Medicare and those who care for them
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed a variety of resources such as consumer brochures, on-line tools, and educational materials.
Medicare & You 2006 (pdf)
Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and protections, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Cost Estimator
The cost estimator is a quick tool to give you a sense of the savings you can anticipate with Medicare Prescription Drug coverage.
Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
877-267-2323 or TTY 866-226-1819
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