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Access to Benefits Coalition
Non-profit organization provides information about the new Medicare prescription drug coverage benefits, including how to enroll in the plans.
Getting Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

If you are disabled and have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for 24 months, have permanent kidney failure that requires maintenance dialysis or a kidney replacement, or have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), you may be able to get help paying for monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments. You can apply online.

Help With Prescription Drug Costs
Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments under the new prescription drug program.
Medicare Central
Web site from Families U.S.A. provides comprehensive background information about the new Medicare prescription drug law.
Medicare Plans Offering Prescription Drug Coverage & Other Related Information
Information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Plan Information
Information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder

Help finding and comparing Medicare plans that cover prescription drugs.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in Your State
Perform a personalized search for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in your community.
Medicare RX Connect
Web site provides answers to questions about Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.
Medicare's New Coverage for Prescription Drugs
Publication from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about Medicare prescription drug plans. Document is in .pdf format.
Navigating the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Program
A guide for people with disabilities, benefits counselors, disability organizations and others on ensuring adequate and appropriate access to prescription drugs. Document is in Word format.
Patient Assistance & Help with Prescription Drug Costs
Non-profit organization helps people find assistance with prescription drug costs. Web site offers free access to discount drug cards and coupons, cash discounts, copay programs and manufacturers free prescription drug programs.
Save $3,900 on Prescription Drug Costs
Anyone who has Medicare can get Medicare Prescription Drug coverage. Extra help with co-payments and deductibles worth up to $3,900 per year is available for some people with limited income and resources.
Understanding Changes in Prescription Drug Coverage for People with Disabilities on Medicare
Information on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, which will allow all Medicare beneficiaries to have the opportunity to purchase prescription drug coverage from among a choice of competing private plans.
What You Need to Know: The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Information from AARP on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Plan.
What to Do if Your Prescriptions Aren't Covered by Medicare
Information to help you find out if your prescriptions will be covered by your Medicare drug plan, how to appeal to request coverage or a reduced co-pay on the medicines you need, even if you have previously been denied coverage.

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