Medicare Part D Consumer Web Site Directory



Medicare Part D Consumer Web Site Directory

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This web page provides a directory of resources for consumers and those who will be assisting Medicare beneficiaries with understanding the Medicare drug benefit. It was originally prepared by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) operates a telephone call center to answer questions about the Medicare drug benefit. The telephone number is: 800-Medicare (800-633-4227). The main Medicare web site is at: . In Minnesota, the Board on Aging sponsors the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433

CMS Information for Providers

CMS has established a web page with information for health care providers about the Medicare drug benefit. This page is located at:

CMS Partners Web Site

CMS has established a web site for partner organizations that are working to assist Medicare beneficiaries in understanding the Medicare drug benefit. This web site has links to a variety of resource information. It is located at:

CMS Provider Toolkit

CMS provider toolkit, with information and reproducible artwork for communicating with Medicare beneficiaries about the Part D drug benefit:

CMS Fact Sheets

CMS has a variety of Fact Sheets and other publications related to the Medicare drug benefit. Check this web page for a list and links to the information:



CMS Web Page for Part D Sponsors

CMS has established a web page for organizations that are applying to become sponsors of Medicare Part D drug plans. This web page is located at:



CMS Web Page for Pharmacists

CMS has launched a web page about the Medicare Modernization Act for pharmacists, located at:

A substantial library of materials is available for download at:



Social Security Administration Resources on Medicare Drug Benefit

The Social Security Administration has a variety of resource information on Medicare Part D, including leaflets, fact sheets and posters. This page is located at:



Online Application to Apply for Low Income Subsidy for Medicare Part D

The Social Security Administration is responsible for processing applications to provide extra assistance with prescription drug costs for individuals with limited income. Individuals can apply online for this subsidy at:

Access to Benefits Coalition

The Access to Benefits Coalition is a coalition of dozens of organizations working to educate Medicare beneficiaries about the Medicare drug benefit. Check out their web page with resource information at:

The Medicare Access for Patients-Rx coalition

MAPRx is a coalition of patient, family caregiver and health professional organizations committed to safeguarding the well-being of patients with chronic diseases and disabilities under Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. The ASCP Foundation is a member of this coalition.



Medicare Rx Education Network

The Medicare Rx Education Network provides a variety of links and resources on the Medicare drug benefit. ASCP is one of the sponsoring organizations for this coalition.



AARP Drug Benefit Calculator

AARP has established a web page where Medicare beneficiaries can enter their estimated annual spending per year on prescription drugs and see the amount of savings that would be provided by the Medicare drug benefit. This calculator only applies to individuals who do not qualify for a low-income subsidy for the drug benefit. The calculator is located at:



Kaiser Family Foundation Resource Information

The Kaiser Family Foundation has a variety of resource information related to the Medicare drug benefit. The resource page with links to these publications and resources is located at:



Long-Term Care Resources

CMS fact sheet on Medicare prescription drug coverage for long-term care residents:

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CMS message to nursing home administrators about Medicare drug benefit:

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Resources from Other Organizations

A number of organizations also have resource information about the Medicare prescription drug benefit. These include:

The Center for Medicare Advocacy has resources for consumers about Medicare Part D, located at:

The National Council on the Aging has a web site that assists individuals of limited income to locate and sign up for programs that assist with costs of prescription drugs, utilities, health care, and other needs. The Benefits Checkup web site is located at:

The National Community Pharmacists Association has a web site to provide information and resources to community pharmacists about Medicare Part D. This web site is located at:



The primary American Society of Consultant Pharmacists web page with links and information about Medicare Part D is located at:

ASCP Issue Papers

• November 3, 2005 - [pic]ASCP Issue Paper: Twenty Things Medicare Beneficiaries Should Know About the Medicare Drug Benefit

• October 26, 2005 - [pic]ASCP Issue Paper: Access to Medications Under Medicare Part D

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