Medicare RX Information

"Seniors will soon have the historic opportunity to select a Medicare prescription drug plan that may save them more than 50 percent on their prescription drugs." -- Speaker Denny Hastert

Medicare Basics

Medicare Program Basics

Medicare Advantage

New Prescription Drug Benefit

Introducing Medicare's New Coverage for Prescription Drugs

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

Do You Have a Medigap Policy with Prescription Drug Coverage?

Quick Facts about Medicare’s New Coverage for Prescription Drugs

Sample Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs

What You Need to Complete an Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

Important Dates

October 1, 2005
First day for private companies to release details of their individual plans.

November 15, 2005
First day you can enroll in an individual Part D prescription drug plan.

January 1, 2006
First day you can use your Part D prescription drug coverage (if you enrolled prior to December 31, 2005).

May 15, 2006
If you’re eligible for Medicare, last day you can enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan without a late enrollment fee, unless you qualify for an exception.

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Home About Rep. Hastert Contact Government Links Issues News Center Our District Photo Gallery Services Sign up for Enewsletters Name: E-mail Address: Privacy Policy	Medicare RX Information "Seniors will soon have the historic opportunity to select a Medicare prescription drug plan that may save them more than 50 percent on their prescription drugs." -- Speaker Denny Hastert Medicare Basics Medicare Program Basics Medicare Advantage New Prescription Drug Benefit Introducing Medicare's New Coverage for Prescription Drugs Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs Do You Have a Medigap Policy with Prescription Drug Coverage? Quick Facts about Medicare’s New Coverage for Prescription Drugs Fact Sheets for People With Medicare Medicare & You Handbook 2006 Sample Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs What You Need to Complete an Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs Sample Application Fill out your application now Continue to second column or go to accessible navigation	Important Dates October 1, 2005 First day for private companies to release details of their individual plans. November 15, 2005 First day you can enroll in an individual Part D prescription drug plan. January 1, 2006 First day you can use your Part D prescription drug coverage (if you enrolled prior to December 31, 2005). May 15, 2006 If you’re eligible for Medicare, last day you can enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan without a late enrollment fee, unless you qualify for an exception. Get More Information Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Access to Benefits Coalition Senior Health Insurance Program - FREE statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers Questions? Call 1-800-MEDICARE BenefitsCheckUpRx – Helps people with Medicare and other older adults to learn about and enroll in government benefits, including the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. Eldercare Locator to find counseling organizations in the community (SHIP, HICAP) Social Security Administration — Low-Income Subsidy Application and Tools Medicare Rx Education Network Administration on Aging Related Reports Overview of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 Go to accessible navigation