Medicare/Healthcare

Congress has finally enacted legislation to add a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program. The links below will assist people with questions about the new plan and other Medicare benefits. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Because of laws to protect your privacy, you will need to fill out a signed Constituent Services Form (PDF or Word, Download Adobe Acrobat Reader) and send it with the explanation of the problem you are having to my nearest district office.

• Assistance in determining the Medicare prescription drug plan for you
• Contact Medicare customer service at:
  1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
• Frequently asked questions about Medicare
• Medicare Web site
• Medicare Publications
• Official Medicare handbook (PDF)

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Assistance

Upcoming Medicare Informational Meetings

• Adams County: Medicare Part D Counseling Sessions
• Cumberland County: Medicare Part D Counseling Sessions
• York County: Medicare Part D Counseling Sessions

Determine the Plan That Works Best For You

If You Have Difficulty Navigating This Program, View This Demonstration

Fast Facts for Seniors

• The Medicare drug benefit is voluntary.
• You pay an annual deductible between $0-$265 and a monthly premium averaging $28 — premiums for some plans are less than $26 per month.
• Medicare pays for 75% of your drug costs up to $2,700.
• Medicare pays for 95% of your out-of –pocket drug costs over $4,350.
• Extra assistance is available for seniors with limited incomes and resources.
• Benefit compliments PACE program.

Next Open Enrollment

November 15–December 31, 2009, is the next open enrollment period.

Learn About the New Prescription Drug Plan

• Introducing Medicare’s New Coverage for Prescription Drugs
• Common Situations
• Comparing Prescription Drug Coverage
• How to Join the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan Finder

Fast Facts on the Prescription Drug Benefit For:

• People who have a Medicare Health Plan with Prescription Drug Coverage
• People who get SSI benefits
• People who prescription care from an employer of union

For More Information

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Pennsylvania Department of Aging Covers PACE/PACENET

If you have further questions regarding Medicare prescription drug coverage, please call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit Medicare’s web site at www.medicare.gov. Assistance is also available at 1-800-783-7067 from APPRISE, the state’s health insurance counseling program for Medicare beneficiaries and through any of my offices.