Medicare Part "D"
Everyone with Medicare, regardless of income, health status, or prescription drug
usage, will have access to prescription drug coverage beginning on January 1, 2006.
May 15, 2006 Last day to join a plan offering coverage for 2006
Nov. 15 - Dec. 31, 2006 Next opportunity to enroll
For assistance with Alaska Medical Assistance programs call the Recipient Helpline:
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Recipient Helpline
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To talk with someone about the Medicare Drug Plan call the Senior Information Office:
- (800) 478-6065 (Statewide)
- (907) 269-3680 (Anchorage)
- E-Mail: dsdsmedicareinfo@health.state.ak.us
Where can I get more information?
Medicare
- http://www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp
- 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- TTY: 1-877-486-2048
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- http://www.ssa.gov/
- 1-800-772-1213 (Toll free)
- 1-800-325-0778 (TTY for people with hearing problems)
Helpful Links:
- AARP: Alaska Medicare FX Fact Sheet
- Alaska Senior Information Office
- Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
- Kaiser Family Foundation: Medicare Prescription Drugs
- Medicare - Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
- Social Security - Help with Prescription Drug Costs
For questions regarding HIPAA Privacy, please contact
Randall Schlapia,DHCS Deputy Director
