What is Medicare Part D? The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 made significant changes to the way the government pays for healthcare for people who are 65 years old or older, as well as people with disabilities. Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare will offer prescription drug plans to help pay for prescription drug use. Medicare Prescription Drug coverage will offer people who are Medicare eligible the opportunity to save on their prescription drug costs.
The new coverage will be offered through private insurance plans, and beginning November 15, 2005 you can join a new Medicare prescription drug plan. You have important decisions ahead of you regarding your Medicare 2006 prescription drug coverage.
Medicare prescription drug coverage is available to everyone with Medicare, regardless of income, health status, or how you pay for prescription drugs today.
Everyone with Medicare needs to make a decision about prescription drug coverage. Even if you don't use a lot of prescription drugs now, you should still consider joining a plan.
Remember, to get the coverage, you must join a plan.
If you need help:
Attention:
- Use your new Medicare prescription drug card beginning January 1, 2006.
- Sign up before May 15th to avoid higher monthly premiums.
What is the new Medicare 2006 Prescription Drug Coverage?
The new Medicare 2006 Prescription Drug Coverage begins on January 1, 2006 and offers coverage for brand name and generic drugs to anyone eligible for Medicare. Coverage is provided through private insurance plans, and you can choose a plan that is right for you. You must enroll to get coverage.
Am I eligible for Medicare?
You are eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident for five continuous years AND one of the following applies to you:
- You are 65 years or older and eligible for Social Security
- You are under 65, permanently disabled, and have received SSI disability payments for at least 2 years.
- You receive continuing dialysis for permanent kidney failure or need a kidney transplant.
- You have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS - Lou Gehrig's disease)
Am I eligible for a Medicare 2006 Prescription Drug Plan?
If you currently have Medicare Part A or Part B, you are eligible for a Medicare 2006 Prescription Drug Plan.
You may be automatically enrolled in a prescription drug plan.
Olson Pharmacy Services is participating with the following Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans in Oregon and Washington
Aetna Medicare
-Aetna Medicare Rx Essentials
-Aetna Medicare Rx Plus Asuris Northwest Health
-Asuris Medicare Script
CareOregon Advantage
-CareOregon Advantage
Cigna HealthCare
-CIGNATURE Rx Value Plan
-CIGNATURE Rx Plus Plan
-CIGNATURE Rx Complete Plan
Coventry AdvantraRx
-AdvantraRx Premier Plus
Familycare Health Plans, Inc.
-PremierCare Plus
FOX Insurance Company
-Fox Rx Care
Health Net
-Health Net Orange
Humana Inc.
-Humana PDP Standard S5884088, Humana PDP Enhanced S5884028
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the NW
-Senior Advantage
Marquette National Life Insurance Company
Medco Health
MEMBERHEALTH
-Community Care Rx BASIC
-Community Care Rx CHOICE
-Community Care Rx GOLD
Familycare Health Plans, Inc.
-Premier Care
ODS Advantage Rx
-ODS Advantage Rx
-ODS Advantage PPOrx
PacifiCare Life and Health Insurance Company
-PacifiCare Select Plan
-PacifiCare Comprehensive Plan
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
-MedAdvantage + Rx
-First Choice Sixty-Five + Rx
RxAmerica
-Advantage Star Plan
RxSolutions
PacifiCare Life and Health Insurance Company
- PacifiCare Saver Plan
Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company
-Prescription Pathway Bronze Plan Reg 30
-Prescription Pathway Silver Plan Reg 30
PharmaCare
Prescription Pathway
- Prescription Pathway Bronze Plan Reg 30
- Prescription Pathway Silver Plan Reg 30
- Prescription Pathway Gold Plan Reg 30
- Prescription Pathway Platinum Plan Reg 30
Providence Health Plan
-Providence Medicare Extra Plan 1 + Rx
-Providence Medicare Extra Plan 2 + Rx
RxAmerica, LLC
- Advantage Star Plan
- Advantage Freedom Plan
Secure Horizons Medicare
-Secure Horizons Classic Plan
SierraRx
SilverScript
-SilverScript Plus
Unicare
-MedicareRx Rewards Plus
United Healthcare Insurance Company
-United Medicare MedAdvance
-Evercare Plan DP
-Evercare Plan IP
United
-United MedicareRx
United Healthcare
-AARP MedicareRx Plan
WellCare
-WellCare Signature
-WellCare Complete
-WellCare Premier
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