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Medicare Part D Links
PharMerica understands your need to convey Medicare Part D information to those in your care. If you would like to convey information to residents and responsible parties about the new prescription drug benefit, feel free to visit the following websites often to receive the latest information and resources:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS):
http://www.medicare.gov/medicarereform and http://www.medicare.gov/MPCO/Home.asp
Provides access to the most current information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 to help beneficiaries make the best decisions regarding Medicare coverage. Also includes resources in non-English languages.
CMS Medicare Outreach Toolkit: Prescription Drug Coverage:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/partnerships
Allows visitors to download or order this comprehensive kit about the drug benefit.
National Medicare & You Training Program:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/partnerships/tools/materials/medicaretraining/default.htm
Hosts interactive training modules and the most up-to-date resources for training.
CMS Tool for Selecting a Medicare Advantage Plan:
http://www.medicare.gov/MPPF/Home.asp
Provides a very useful tool for those interested in a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Social Security Administration:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov and
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/organizations/medicareoutreach2/
Provides helpful information about the prescription drug benefit and how to apply for the limited income subsidy.
The Lewin Group's Savings Calculator:
http://webstudies.lewin.com/pdb/medicare2.htm
Allows Medicare beneficiaries to estimate their out of pocket spending under the new prescription drug benefit.
The U.S. Administration on Aging:
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/rx
Helps people with Medicare and other older adults to learn about and enroll in government benefits, including the new Medicare prescription drug coverage and other valuable federal, state and private programs that can save money on health care and prescription drugs.
Medicare Today:
http://www.medicaretoday.org
Educates and informs Medicare beneficiaries, the media, and the public at large on the new benefits provided through The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Bulletin Online:
http://www.aarp.org/bulletin
Newsletter that includes information relevant to AARP members, including Medicare prescription drug coverage facts and important dates.
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