| Guide to Medicare Part D
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage,
known as “Part D,” starts January 1, 2006
You will need to make decisions about enrollment this year, depending on your situation and current drug coverage.
Here are some guidelines to help you determine what your costs may be and what you’ll need to do. Select one of the following:
I have Medicare & Full Medi-Cal
If you are enrolled in Medi-Cal without a Share of Cost and are also covered by Medicare, your prescription drug benefit will be eliminated from Medi-Cal on January 1, 2006, and replaced by Medicare Part D. more...
My Income Is Limited
(Annual income below $14,355 for an individual or $19,245 for a couple)
There is a special program for people with lower incomes—above the limit for full Medi-Cal, but still below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines more...
Information for Most Medicare Beneficiaries
(Annual income over $14,355 for an individual or $19,245 for a couple)
Later this year you will be sent information on the new Medicare Part D benefit. It is important to review your options carefully. You have until May 15, 2006, to choose and enroll in a plan without penalty.
If you delay enrollment after that date your premium may be 1% higher for every month you delayed enrollment. more...
Download the full Medicare Guide (PDF File)
- Guide to Medicare Part D - English
- Guia de la Parte D de Medicare - Cobertura de Recetas Médicas
- Vietnamese (coming soon)
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