Navigating the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder

Navigating the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder

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Presentation Topics

Purpose of the Drug Plan Finder Gathering information Getting to the site Using the tool Understanding the results Choosing a plan

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What is the Drug Plan Finder?

Online resource to help people– Learn about Medicare prescription drug coverage– Compare available plans– Decide on a plan– Enroll in a plan

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Things to Consider

Cost Coverage Convenience Customer service

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Getting Started

Helpful information to gather– Medicare card– ZIP Code– List of prescription drugs

• Including dosage and amount

– Pharmacies you use

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Getting to the Drug Plan Finder

Go to www.medicare.gov– Click “Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans”

Access directly– www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public

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Drug Plan Finder Home Page

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Drug Plan Finder Home Page

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Drug Plan Finder Home Page

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Drug Plan Finder Home Page

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Drug Plan Finder Home Page

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Drug Plan Finder Home Page

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Drug Plan Finder Home Page

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Step 1: Select a Search Option

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Step 1: Select a Search Option

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Step 1: Select a Search Option

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Step 2: Enter Your Information

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Step 3: Review Current Coverage

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Get Drug Cost Estimate

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Get Drug Cost Estimate

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Enter Drug Information

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New “Drug Type” Indicator

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Review Dosages & Quantities

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Save Drug & Pharmacy List

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Select Pharmacy

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Personalized Plan List

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Plan Comparison

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Plan Details

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Plan Details

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Important Dates

Rx Enrollment Check-up – Review and compare plans beginning mid-October– www.medicare.gov

Medicare & You handbook – Mailed around late October– Contains drug coverage and plan information

Enrollment period for Plan Year 2009– November 15 – December 31, 2009– Join or change plans

Coverage begins January 1, 2009

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Additional Resources

www.medicare.gov Medicare & You handbook 1-800-MEDICARE

– 1-800-633-4227– TTY 1-877-486-2048

Social Security Administration – 1-800-772-1213– www.socialsecurity.gov

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs)

Local Area Agencies on Aging

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