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Medicare Rx Benefits

If you are eligible for Medicare, you can enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to help with the cost of prescription medications.  According to Medicare.gov:

"Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare. They add coverage to:

  • The Original Medicare Plan,
  • Some Medicare Cost Plans,
  • Some Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans, and
  • Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans.

"With a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan:

  • Generally, you will pay less for your prescriptions.
  • You get a plan member card after you enroll and use this card when you go to the pharmacy to get your prescriptions filled.
  • You pay any copayment, coinsurance, and/or deductible."

Learn more about Medicare Prescription Drug Plans by contacting:

Medicare 

In-depth information on Medicare prescription drug program options, including help finding the best plan to fit your needs, is available through the Medicare website or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) (TTY users 1-877-486-2048).

SeniorNavigator 

SeniorNavigator, Virginia's resource for health and aging, offers comprehensive information on Medicare prescription drug benefits.  (Review a listing of all Medicare Prescription Drug Plan-related SeniorNavigator articles.) 

Social Security 

Find out more about extra help available to those with limited income and resources -- help which can cut prescription drug costs by thousands of dollars per year.  For details, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-325-0778) or visit www.socialsecurity.gov.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):

CMS offers detailed information on the prescription drug plan, including how to bridge gaps in coverage.  Visit the CMS website or call 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227).

 


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    Need Extra Help?    

Medicare recipients who have limited incomes and resources may be eligible for help paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments -- up to $3,900 per year.  For more information on this extra help available through Social Security, read Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs.  

In times like these, every dollar counts. Family members are encouraged to help their parents take advantage of this extra help and save an average of $3,900! Apply now for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs.