What is Medicare Part D?

Answer:

Medicare Part D is Prescription Drug Coverage. Since January 1, 2006, everyone with Medicare, regardless of income, health status, or prescription drug usage has had access to prescription drug coverage. For more information about this program, please visit: http://www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp.

You may apply for this benefit on-line at the Social Security site: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/i1020/main.html

Check the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Medicare Part D.

Or call for live help:

    1-800-MEDICARE
    (1-800-633-4227)
    TTY: 1-877-486-2048

24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Last Updated: 6/23/2008