Welcome to Sav-Mor Drug Stores Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit Resource Center.
Your Pharmacy Experts have been specially trained on Medicare Part D.
Attention Medicare Beneficiaries:
You may have important decisions to make regarding your 2007 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage. Open enrollment begins November 15, 2006 |
All Sav-Mor Pharmacies accept all Medicare Part D Prescription Drug cards. “Even those with our competitors name”. The Medicare Prescription Drug coverage Plan begins enrollment November 15, 2006 and ends December 31, 2006. Prescription coverage goes into effect on January 1, 2007. Our pharmacies are NOT partnering with any particular group or plan. We are devoted to helping you make the best personal decision for you. Please visit your local Sav-Mor Pharmacy for enrollment help. Click here for a list of locations near you.
Important Dates to Remember |
November 15, 2006 |
This is the first day you can actually sign up for enrollment into a Medicare Part D Plan (or make changes to your existing plan). |
| December 31, 2006 |
Open enrollment ends. |
| January 1, 2007 |
Prescription drug benefit begins for enrolled members. |
Every Medicare beneficiary is eligible for the prescription drug benefit, regardless of income level and resources, health status, or current prescription expenses.
- You will need to make an important decision about your prescription drug coverage.
- The prescription drug coverage option you choose affects coverage, cost, convenience, and your security now and in the future.
GETTING READY:
If you currently have prescription drug coverage:
1. Contact your plan benefit administrator to find out if coverage will continue in 2007.
2. Review your current coverage to determine if your medications are covered and if the out-of-pocket costs will change in 2007.
If you need prescription drug coverage or are considering changing plans:
1. Make a list of the name, strength, and how often you take each of the prescriptions you use. You will need to provide this information to your Sav-Mor pharmacist in order for them to better assist you.
2. If you have limited income and resources, you may be eligible for 'Extra Help'. Contact the Social Security Administration by visiting
www.ssa.gov or calling
1-800-772-1213 to learn if you should apply.
3. Visit your Sav-Mor pharmacist. Our Sav-Mor pharmacies have been specially trained to help answer your questions about Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and maximizing your drug benefit. They are eager to assist you in finding the best drug plans for you.
Medicare Part D Questions & Answers
Medicare has compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Medicare Prescription Benefit to help you better understand this benefit. Please click here to review
Medicare D FAQ’s. If you have further Medicare questions please visit your local
Sav-Mor Drug Store.
Medicare Part D Resource Links
The following links have been compiled for your assistance. For additional information or assistance, please visit your “pharmacy expert” at your local
Sav-Mor Pharmacy. For a list of locations nearest to you please click here.
MyMedicare.gov
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Guide
Medicare & You - 2007 Handbook
Information for Family & Caregivers
Information on the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare Part D FAQ's
Considerations when choosing a Part D plan
Common situations involved with the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
What plans are in your area for 2007?
Michigan
Ohio
Enrollment Assistance
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder Demonstration
Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Formulary Finder
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What is a formulary?
A formulary is a list of specific drugs a Medicare drug plan will cover. Plans must cover all types of drugs required by Medicare, but within each type it can limit which specific drugs it will cover. It may also charge different cost-sharing amounts for different drugs within a type of drug.
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Enroll into a Medicare Part D Plan
Additional information can be found at:
Social Security Administration Web site
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program Web Site
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Guide
"The More You Know, The Better Off You Are"
Come in and work with our trained pharmacy staff. Our specially trained pharmacy staff members will teach you how to
MAXIMIZE your drug benefit.
TO CONTACT MEDICARE
Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
or visit www.medicare.gov
TO CONTACT SOCIAL SECURITY
Call 1-800-772-1213
or visit www.ssa.gov
TO FIND A Sav-Mor Pharmacy near you
Store locator |
