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Medicare Modernization Act Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit Information Resources for Retirees


To learn more about the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit, access the following resources.
Telephone No. Description
Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE
(1-800-633-4227)
Medicare Help Line
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.


Web Site Description
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov
Provides access to information about Medicare and Medicare health plans.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
CMS administers Medicare and Medicaid programs. A database of frequently asked questions is available.
Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov
Link to the Social Security Administration’s site for information on low-income subsidies and other resources.
AARP
http://www.AARP.com/bulletin
Access the Medicare Benefit Drug Calculator, which illustrates what the new Medicare drug benefit means to you.
Access to Benefits Coalition
http://www.accesstobenefits.com
Prescription drug savings for those who need them most.
Aging Parents and Elder Care
http://www.todaysseniors.com
Senior Solutions is an independent organization providing information on issues to help seniors get the most out of retirement.
Benefits Check Up
https://ssl.benefitscheckup.org
A service of the National Council on the Aging; helps find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay some costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.
Destination Rx
http://www.destinationrx.com
Provides a pharmacy discount buying service.
Medicare Rights Center
http://www.medicarerights.org
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is the largest independent U.S. source of health information and assistance for people with Medicare.
Needymeds.com
http://www.needymeds.com
Find information on patient assistance programs that provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants.
Rxaminer.com
http://www.rxaminer.com
Use this prescription drug comparison tool to find lower-cost prescription drugs.
Together Rx
www.togetherrx.com
Offers a prescription drug savings program.