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• The Best Way to Pay: What method is best for paying monthly Medicare Part D premiums?
Question:I noticed on the Part D enrollment form that there are many different ways to pay our monthly Part D premiums.  Is there one way that is better than the others? Answer: As most people k . . .
• The Differences between Generics, Some Generics, Selected Generics, and All Preferred Generics
Question: When looking for a Medicare Part D plan with some Gap Coverage, we could not understand the difference between preferred generics and those listed as generics.  Some Part D plans cover . . .
• Will Your Current 2011 Medicare Plan be Discontinued in 2012?
A number of 2011 Medicare prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans are being discontinued in 2012. People who are currently enrolled in these plans should have already received a notice in . . .
• Dropping your Medicare Advantage plan during the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)
Question:  I joined a Medicare Advantage plan that has prescription drug coverage, but now I am not sure I want to keep this plan.  Is there any way to just drop my Medicare Advantage plan?Y . . .
• CMS Memo: Special Election Period for Beneficiaries affected by the 2008
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services7500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, Maryland 21244-1850CENTER FOR BENEFICIARY CHOICESDATE: October 3, 2007TO: All Par . . .
• CMS Press Release: 2009 Open Enrollment For Medicare Prescription Drug and Medicare Advantage Plans Begins November 15th
For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 13, 2008Contact: CMS Office of Public Affairs 202-690-6145 2009 OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS BEGINS NOVEMBER . . .
• Why would anyone select a Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan that costs them more money?
Question:  I read somewhere that many people do not choose the cheapest Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.  Why would someone choose a Medicare Part D plan that might cost them more . . .
• Part D - Many Changes for 2007 - Reexamine Your Plan!
The drug benefit offered under Medicare Part D will be going through many changes for the 2007 open enrollment period.  Last year, nine plans were offered on a nationwide basis.  That has ju . . .
• The 2013 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period ends - But some opportunities still exist to join a 2013 Medicare plan
The 2013 annual Open Enrollment Period (or OEP) closed Friday, December 7th at midnight and most people now will only have a limited opportunity to change their 2013 Medicare Part D or Medicare Advant . . .
• Q1Medicare Reminder: The 2016 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period Begins Today
The 2016 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today and continues through December 7th.  During the next seven weeks, you will have the opportu . . .
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• The 2018 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends today, December 7th.
As a last reminder, the 2018 annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, Thursday, December 7th at midnight. During this final day of the 2018 AEP, you can still join, change, or dr . . .
• Q1Medicare Reminder: The 2018 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today, October 15th
The 2018 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (or Annual Coordinated Election Period - AEP) begins today, October 15th, and continues through December 7th.  . . .
• Reminder: The Special Enrollment Period (SAR SEP) for people who were enrolled in discontinued 2016 Medicare plans ends February 28th
If your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plan (MA or MADP) was discontinued at the end of 2016 (that is, your Medicare plan did not renew its contract for 2017 or th . . .
• Reminder: The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) ends Today, February 14th
Remember that the 2017 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) continues only through today, February 14th. During the MADP, you can leave your 2017 Medicare Advantage plan (MA or MAPD) a . . .
• The 2017 Medicare annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends today, December 7th.
As a last reminder, the 2017 annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, Wednesday, December 7th at midnight.  During this final day of the 2017 AEP, you can still join, change . . .
• Q1Medicare Reminder: The 2017 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period Begins Today, October 15th
The 2017 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (or Annual Coordinated Election Period - AEP) begins today, October 15th and continues through December 7th.  D . . .
• Reminder: The Special Enrollment Period (SAR SEP) for people who were enrolled in discontinued Medicare plans ends February 29th
If your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plan (MA or MADP) was discontinued at the end of 2015 (that is, your Medicare plan did not renew its contract for 2016 or th . . .
• My new 2016 Medicare Part D coverage is much more expensive than last year. Can I still change to another 2016 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?
Maybe, depending on your situation. Most people cannot change their Medicare Part D plan coverage after the December 7th annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) deadline.  However, if you qualify f . . .
• Reminder: the 2016 annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) ends tonight, December 7th at midnight.
During these last few hours of the 2016 Fall Open Enrollment Period (or AEP), you can join, change, or drop your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan coverage.   You can also still choose . . .
• Q1Medicare Reminder: The 2016 Medicare Part D annual Open Enrollment Period Begins Today
The 2016 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) begins today and continues through December 7th.  During the next seven weeks, you will have the opportu . . .
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  • When enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, you must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
  • Medicare beneficiaries with higher incomes may be required to pay both a Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). Read more on IRMAA.
  • Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) are considered Medicare Part D plans and members with higher incomes may be subject to the Medicare Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA), just as members in stand-alone Part D plans. In certain situations, you can appeal IRMAA.
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  • If you are enrolled in a Medicare plan with Part D prescription drug coverage, you may be eligible for financial Extra Help to assist with the payment of your prescription drug premiums and drug purchases. To see if you qualify for Extra Help, call: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week or consult www.medicare.gov; the Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY users should call, 1-800-325-0778; or your state Medicaid Office.
  • Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next.
  • A Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service plan (PFFS) is not a Medicare supplement plan. Providers who do not contract with the plan are not required to see you except in an emergency.
  • Disclaimer for Institutional Special Needs Plan (SNP): This plan is available to anyone with Medicare who meets the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) level of care and resides in a nursing home.
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  • Medicare MSA Plans combine a high deductible Medicare Advantage Plan and a trust or custodial savings account (as defined and/or approved by the IRS). The plan deposits money from Medicare into the account. You can use this money to pay for your health care costs, but only Medicare-covered expenses count toward your deductible. The amount deposited is usually less than your deductible amount, so you generally have to pay out-of-pocket before your coverage begins.
  • Medicare MSA Plans do not cover prescription drugs. If you join a Medicare MSA Plan, you can also join any separate (stand-alone) Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
  • There are additional restrictions to join an MSA plan, and enrollment is generally for a full calendar year unless you meet certain exceptions. Those who disenroll during the calendar year will owe a portion of the account deposit back to the plan. Contact the plan provider for additional information.
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