One of the most important things I do as a U.S. Representative is help people who live in the 13th District with federal problems. Although I cannot override the decisions made by a federal agency, I can often intervene on a person's behalf to answer questions, find solutions, or just cut through the red tape.
Below you will find a list of agencies that I can help you with. However, regardless of which agency you need help with, I need a completed privacy authorization form to comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act.
Please click here for a printable version of the privacy authorization form and then mail to one of our local Congressional District offices.
Which agency do you need help with?
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MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG TIP SHEET
Prescription Drug Plan Enrollment:
What You Will Need
■ A list of your current regimen of prescription drugs, including the names and doses.
■ Details about any prescription drug coverage you might have at the present time (including any coverage received through an employer, union or a Medigap policy).
■ The name and address of your pharmacist, as well as information about where you have your prescriptions filled.
■ Your annual out-of-pocket drug costs.
■ Your Medicare enrollment card.
Beneficiaries can get personalized information about their prescription drug plan options by telephoning 1-800-MEDICARE at anytime, or using the plan finder at www.medicare.gov.
The Medicare Prescription Rx Drug Program offers beneficiaries in Florida a wide range of choices. For example, you may select a stand alone private plan that provides prescription drug coverage
in addition to original Medicare, or a managed care plan that combines Medicare-covered health care and the drug benefit.
Additional Considerations
What if I Am a Temporary Resident of Florida?
Regional drug plans will generally only cover prescriptions from pharmacies in a particular area. Certain prescriptions may be covered by plans in areas of the country in certain emergency situations. Other national plans will make prescriptions available throughout the country.
Do I Need Enhanced Coverage?
If you currently use multiple drugs, enhanced coverage may be particularly valuable. Eight plans in Florida offer extra coverage to reduce the impact of the coverage gap that would ordinarily affect beneficiaries spending more than $2,250.
What if I Miss the May 15 Deadline?
If you currently have credible prescription drug coverage, you can keep your existing plan as long as it remains available to you. If your employer or union stops offering coverage at any time, you will not have to pay a penalty as long as you enroll in a Medicare plan within 63 days after the coverage ends. However, if your current plan offers coverage that is not as good as the Medicare standard prescription drug coverage, and you join a Medicare plan after May 15, 2006, you will pay the increased premium rate.
If you currently do not have prescription drug coverage, and you do not enroll by May 15, 2006, you will not be able to enroll in a Medicare drug plan until November 15, 2006. In that case, your coverage will not take effect until January 1, 2007, and you will pay an increased premium cost when you enroll. The additional cost will be at least 1% per month for every month that you wait to join. Like other insurance plans, you will have to pay this penalty as long as you have Medicare prescription drug coverage.
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Medicare
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Corps of Engineers
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Education Department
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FCC - Federal Communications Commission
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
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Housing and Urban Development
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Internal Revenue Service
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Military
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Department of Labor
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Office of Personnel Management
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Passport Service
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Postal Service
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Social Security Administration
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State Department - Visas
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| Veterans Administration
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