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Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Patient Resources for 2009
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What It Is... |
Where Can I Find It? |
| Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Guide |
A
tool to help you find the plan that best meets your needs. Take a look
at this helpful, color-coded, interactive workbook BEFORE picking your
plan for 2009.
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www.healthdecisions.org/guide
Also available from local pharmacies, congressional district offices, and State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offices. |
| Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare |
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder
is here, a helpful tool for finding and comparing plans that cover your
drugs. You type in your zip code and list of medications. The Drug Plan
Finder will give you a list of plans and their coverage and premium
info so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. |
www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp
1-800-MEDICARE |
| Part D Optimizer |
Provides tips to stay out of the donut hole and compares savings when you switch to other medicines within your plan. |
www.partdoptimizer.com |
| American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) |
News, tips, and links. |
www.aarp.org/medicarerx
1-888-687-2277 |
| A practical guide to Medicare Part D. |
www.aarp.org/health/medicare/drug_coverage/medicarepdf1.html |
| Social Security Administration
(SSA) |
Application for extra help with costs of your drug plan. |
www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp
1-800-772-1213 |
| Medicare Rights Center |
Ways to get help paying for your medicines. |
www.medicarerights.org/drughelp.html
1-800-333-4114 |
| Center for Medicare Advocacy |
Answers to common questions and more.
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www.medicareadvocacy.org/FAQ_PartD.htm
1-860-456-7790 |
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: Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Patient Resources for 2009
