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Center on Aging: Medicare Drug Information: What Should I Know?

 

What Should I Know if....

 

I want to join a Medicare-approved prescription drug plan?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11111.pdf

 

I want to compare different Medicare prescription drug plans?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11110.pdf

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11163.pdf

 

I have no prescription drug coverage through a health insurance plan?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11103.pdf

 

I currently have drug coverage for retirees through a health plan from a former employer or union?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11107.pdf

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11122.pdf

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11162.pdf

 

I have TRICARE or drug coverage through the Veterans Administration?

 

I currently have prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) insurance policy H, I or J?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11113.pdf

 

I currently have prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Advantage (Medicare HMO, Medicare PPO or Medicare Private-fee-for-Service) plan?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11135.pdf

 

I have both Medicare and Medicaid?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11106.pdf

 

I have Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11116.pdf

 

I have limited income and financial resources but am not eligible for Medicaid or SSI?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11105.pdf

 

I live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11121.pdf

 

I need help enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan.

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11125.pdf

 

My Medicare prescription drug plan doesn’t cover the medication(s) I need?

http://www.medicare.gov/Basics/appealsoverview.asp

 

I am helping an older family member or friend make a decision about enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan?

www.medicare.gov/Publications/pubs/pdf/11126.pdf

 

 

 

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