Welcome Extension Educators!

When Medicare began covering prescription drugs, a complex system became even more difficult to understand. While grateful for the coverage, signing up for and using a prescription drug plan is overwhelming for many older Americans.

The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) and the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) have the information your constituents need to get a clear understanding of Medicare prescription drug coverage. These three publications have the answers older adults seek.

Using Your Medicare Drug Plan: What to do if Your Medicine Isn’t Covered Defines key words you need to know when using Medicare. Also provides a sample letter to use as a guide if you need to appeal drug coverage.

Your Pharmacy Benefit: Make it Work for you! Compares different plans and coverage. Provides a chart so you can easily compare different options. Explains what to do if you have problems filling prescriptions.

Resources for Medicare Beneficiaries: Navigating the Coverage Gap Explains the “donut hole” and who is likely to be affected. Outlines where to go for help, and shows how a medicine expense log will help keep your finances on track.

These publications can each be ordered in bulk quantities of 50 per title.

Quantities are limited so place your order today!