DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO ENROLL
- BenefitsCheckupRx [Interactive Tool] Source: National Council on the Aging
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By answering a short series of questions, this tool can tell you: (1) how your current insurance or other prescription drug coverage affects your options and rights under the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage; (2) whether you qualify for extra help to cover the costs under the program, (3) if you are likely to be eligible for additional government benefits that can save you money on your medications, and (4) if it makes sense for you to start comparing the Medicare prescription drug plans available in your area.
HOW TO ENROLL
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: How to Join [Fact Sheet/PDF] Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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- How do I enroll in the Medicare prescription drug benefit (Part D)? (Interactive Tool) Source: Medicare Rights Center
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Provides a basic overview of the enrollment process and enrollment options.
- Tip Sheet: Encouraging Early-in-Month Enrollments [Fact Sheet/PDF] Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Explains the benefit of enrolling in a plan early in the month so that coverage is in place at the beginning of the following month. Also outlines steps to take if you enroll late in the month and do not have all the information you need at the beginning of the following month when coverage begins.
- Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan [Interactive Tool] Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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This tool allows you to compare some components of the presription drug plans in your area and to enroll in some of the individual plans.
