navigating the medicare prescription drug plan finder
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Module 10. Navigating the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder. Presentation Topics. Purpose of the Drug Plan Finder Gathering information Getting to the site Using the tool Understanding the results Choosing a plan. What is the Drug Plan Finder?. Online resource to help people - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Navigating the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder
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Presentation Topics
Purpose of the Drug Plan Finder Gathering information Getting to the site Using the tool Understanding the results Choosing a plan
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What is the Drug Plan Finder?
Online resource to help people– Learn about Medicare prescription drug coverage– Compare available plans– Decide on a plan– Enroll in a plan
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Things to Consider
Cost Coverage Convenience Customer service
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Getting Started
Helpful information to gather– Medicare card– ZIP Code– List of prescription drugs
• Including dosage and amount
– Pharmacies you use
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Getting to the Drug Plan Finder
Go to www.medicare.gov– Click “Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans”
Access directly– www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public
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Drug Plan Finder Home Page
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Drug Plan Finder Home Page
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Drug Plan Finder Home Page
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Drug Plan Finder Home Page
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Drug Plan Finder Home Page
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Drug Plan Finder Home Page
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Drug Plan Finder Home Page
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Step 1: Select a Search Option
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Step 1: Select a Search Option
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Step 1: Select a Search Option
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Step 2: Enter Your Information
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Step 3: Review Current Coverage
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Get Drug Cost Estimate
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Get Drug Cost Estimate
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Enter Drug Information
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New “Drug Type” Indicator
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Review Dosages & Quantities
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Save Drug & Pharmacy List
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Select Pharmacy
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Personalized Plan List
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Plan Comparison
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Plan Details
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Plan Details
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Important Dates
Rx Enrollment Check-up – Review and compare plans beginning mid-October– www.medicare.gov
Medicare & You handbook – Mailed around late October– Contains drug coverage and plan information
Enrollment period for Plan Year 2009– November 15 – December 31, 2009– Join or change plans
Coverage begins January 1, 2009
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Additional Resources
www.medicare.gov Medicare & You handbook 1-800-MEDICARE
– 1-800-633-4227– TTY 1-877-486-2048
Social Security Administration – 1-800-772-1213– www.socialsecurity.gov
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs)
Local Area Agencies on Aging
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