Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Assistance
Upcoming Medicare Informational Meetings
- Adams County: Medicare Part D Counseling Sessions
- Cumberland County: Medicare Part D Counseling Sessions
- York County: Medicare Part D Counseling Sessions
Determine the Plan That Works Best For You
If You Have Difficulty Navigating This Program, View This Demonstration
Fast Facts for Seniors
- The Medicare drug benefit is voluntary.
- You pay an annual $250 deductible and a monthly premium averaging $30 – premiums for some plans are less that $20 per month.
- Medicare pays for 75% of your drug costs up to $2,250.
- Medicare pays for 95% of your out-of –pocket drug costs over $3,600.
- Extra assistance is available for seniors with limited incomes and resources.
- Benefit compliments PACE program.
Mark your Calendars!
January 1, 2006: Medicare prescription drug coverage begins.
May 15, 2006: Last day to join the benefit plan without paying a higher premium.
Learn About the New Prescription Drug Plan
- Introducing Medicare’s New Coverage for Prescription Drugs
- A Guide to Getting Started
- Comparing Prescription Drug Coverage
- How to Join the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan Finder
Fast Facts on the Prescription Drug Benefit For:
- People who have a Medicare Health Plan with Prescription Drug Coverage
- People who get help from their state pharmacy program
- People who get SSI benefits
- People who prescription care from an employer of union
- People with Medicare and Medicaid
- People with limited income and resources
- People living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities
For More Information
- Pennsylvania Medicare & You Handbook
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Pennsylvania Department of Aging Covers PACE/PACENET
If you have further questions regarding Medicare prescription drug coverage, please call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit Medicare’s web site at www.medicare.gov. Assistance is also available at 1-800-783-7067 from APPRISE, the state’s health insurance counseling program for Medicare beneficiaries and through any of my offices.
