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2007 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
Open Enrollment Guide
November 9, 2006
Open enrollment is November 15 to December 31, 2006.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Medicare Part D Plans) are open
to anyone who qualifies for Medicare. Every year there is an open
enrollment period from November 15 to December 31, when beneficiaries
may enroll or change plans. New plans may be available and coverage
under your old plan may have changed.
• If you are not in a plan, now is the time to enroll!
• If you are already enrolled in a plan, now is the time
to compare plans to make sure you are still in the plan that is
right for you!
• If you are low-income, now is the time to make sure your
low-income subsidy is in place for 2007, as it will help cover the
costs of your medications!
November 15
Open enrollment begins.
December 8
Recommended “enroll by” date to prevent disruption in
coverage.
December 31
Open enrollment ends. (The next open enrollment is November 2007.)
Important Note: New enrollment coverage begins January 1, 2007.
• To compare plans to make sure you are still in the best
plan for you contact 1-800-Medicare or go online at www.medicare.gov.
• For one-on-one assistance in selecting the right plan for
you, contact your SHIP. Locate your SHIP online at www.medicare.gov;
under “Find Helpful Phone Numbers” and then “Related
Websites.”
• Individuals with an annual income of around $15,000 may
be eligible for the low income subsidy. You can apply online at
www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp or at your local Medicaid office.
• For more Medicare Part D information contact the Center
for Medicare Advocacy at www.medicare.advocacy.org or 202-216-0028.
Read and keep any Part D material you receive in the mail as it
may be helpful in selecting the right plan!
