| Simple Steps for Picking a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan |
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Find out if you are eligible for additional help paying for a plan.
You may be eligible for assistance paying for your prescription drug plan. To find out income guidelines or to fill out an application for assistance please call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). You may prefer to fill out an online application at www.socialsecurity.com or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). A SHIP counselor can help you apply. After you apply for assistance you will receive a letter in the mail letting you know whether or not you qualify and what steps to take next. Be sure to save the letter you receive. |
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Find a Medicare prescription drug plan.
Medicare offers a service to help you find a Medicare prescription drug plan. Their Medicare Plan Finder under My Medicare Tools at www.medicare.gov will help you access the drug plans available in your area. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). |
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Select a plan.
Based of the medications that you take, the cost of the plan, and whether you can continue to use your local pharmacy, select the plan that is the best fit for your needs. |
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Contact the Medicare Part D plan for enrollment material.
Call the plan directly and ask for an enrollment package or go to the plan Web site and enroll online. Plan phone numbers and Web sites are listed at the Medicare web site or you can request them from a Medicare representative at 1-800-Medicare. |
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Complete the enrollment package and mail.
If you are eligible for additional help, you must still send in an application to enroll in the plan that you choose. |
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Begin to use your prescription drug card.
When you have received your prescription drug identification card please remember to present the card to your pharmacist when having a prescription filled. Contact the plan with any questions about your coverage. |
| Your Sweetbay Pharmacist is always available to assist you in changing drugs or finding generic alternatives. If you have any questions or concerns about your medications, ask your pharmacist. |
