As of January 1, 2006, elderly and disabled people on Medicare have access to an outpatient prescription drug benefit (Medicare Part D) offered through private drug plans. The drug benefit includes substantial premium and cost-sharing subsidies for Medicare beneficiaries with low incomes and modest resources, including beneficiaries eligible for full Medicaid benefits (dual eligibles), [...]
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So much attention is focused on the Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and prescription drug plans (PDPs) that beneficiaries and their advocates may be unaware of other Medicare enrollment periods. These enrollment periods and their acronyms are confusing and overlapping. A beneficiary who [...] Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Advantage Plans are health plan options that are part of the Medicare program. If you join one of these plans, you generally get all your Medicare-covered health care through that plan. This coverage can include prescription drug coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans include: Medicare Health Maintenance Organization (HMOs) |
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