Medicare Resources
The Federal Government, provider groups, and advocacy organizations
are all creating resources to ease the transition as the Medicare
Modernization Act goes into effect. As you review these materials,
keep in mind that many of the Act's provisions are different for
people with both Medicare and Medicaid than for people with Medicare
only. Also, specific details of what each prescription drug plan
offers will not be available until October 2005.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
There are many publications, fact sheets, and tip sheets on these
CMS Web sites, including a fact sheet called "Quick Facts About
Medicare's New Coverage for Prescription Drugs for People with Medicare
and Medicaid, and Medicaid Now Pays for Their Prescription Drugs."
Visit www.medicare.gov
and www.cms.hhs.gov/
or www.cms.hhs.gov/partnerships.
"A Strategy for Transitioning Dual Eligibles from Medicaid
to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage," which provides guidance
to states, is available at www.cms.hhs.gov/. Questions? Call
1 (800) MEDICARE. TTY users should call 1 (877) 486-2048.
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