10 Things you need to know about Medicare’s New Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare phone number 1-800-633-4227

1 Enrolling starts November 2005 and ending May 15,2006

2. You decide if this new coverage is for you.

3. You will have a choice of plans.  These are called Medicare Advantage plans.

4. There is a monthly premium for this coverage the amount will vary by plan.

5. Every approved plan must have benefits that are the same or better than a standard set by medicare

6. People with medicare who have limited incomes and resources are protected by extra benefits call Medicare to review at 1-800-633-4227

7. You can help to pay for your medicine now

8. You do not have to make any decisions right away you have until May 16, 2006

9. Coverage for Medicare for Medicine is not the only new Medicare Benefit.

10.  Medicare is always there to answer your questions at 1-800-633-4227 or go to the web site at WWW.MEDICARE.ORG