The New Medicare Prescription

The New Medicare Prescription

Medicare has now changed to include prescription drug coverage, known as Medicare Part D. This coverage is supplemental to Medicare Parts A and B and is not offered directly from Medicare, but is private insurance coverage that you purchase just as you would any other health insurance policy. Medicare is underwriting part of the cost…

Need Help with the Cost of your Prescription Drugs?

Low-income Medicare recipients (annual income under $12,569 for individuals, $16,862 for married couples) should sign up for prescription cards now! These cards are the beginning of a plan to have Medicare provide prescription drug insurance, which will begin in 2006. For now, Medicare recipients are eligible to choose one of 40 national or 33 regional…