Medicare Part D
Beginning Nov. 15, 2009 InterServ will offer free assistance in comparing and signing up for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. Even if you already are enrolled in a Part D plan is it important to compare and check the coverage and cost every year. Enrollment assistance is available M-F from 1-3 pm at the InterServ Calvin Center, 1412 N 3rd Street. Please bring your current Part D plan information and a list of the prescription medications you take. Signups begin Nov 15 and end on Dec 31. For more information call InterServ at 816-232-7779.
What Do I Need To Know?
To get Medicare prescription drug coverage, you must choose and enroll in a
Medicare prescription drug plan.
You can first enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan starting Nov. 15 each
year.
If you join, your costs will vary depending on which plan you choose. In
general, you pay a monthly premium (generally around $32 in 2006) and a yearly
deductible up to the first $250 in 2006). You will also pay a share of your
prescription drug costs, and your plan pays a share. Medicare helps pay for
drugs up to a limit ($2250 in total) and once your total out-of-pocket costs for
drugs reach $3,600 you pay 5% of the costs and Medicare pays 95% of the costs
for the rest of the year.
Many people with limited income and resources will get extra help paying for
their prescription drug coverage. People with the lowest incomes and resources
will get the most help. If you are in this group, you should have received
information in the mail this summer from Social Security Administration or from
Medicare telling you what to do.
What Must I Do Now?
The first and most important is to list what prescription drugs you are now
taking. There are many programs offering different drugs. The programs are based on what drugs you are now taking; we
will have the ability to match your drug list with a program suited for you.
Where Can I Get More Information?
Visit
www.medicare.gov on the web or call 1-800-medicare (1-800-633-4227). For
detailed information.
The InterServ Calvin Center will be staffed by trained
volunteers starting November 15th in the afternoon. Call 232-7779 for more
information.
Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage)
Medicare Drug Coverage 101: Things you need to know about Part D
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