Do I need to apply for extra help to pay for Medicare prescription drug coverage?
No. Since you have both Medicare and full Medicaid coverage, you automatically qualify for extra help and you don’t need to apply. Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare will cover your prescription drugs instead of Medicaid, so you will need to be in a Medicare drug plan to get your drug coverage. Between November 15, 2005 and December 31, 2005, you can choose any drug plan that meets your needs. If you don’t choose a plan during this time, Medicare will enroll you in a plan effective January 1, 2006 so you don’t miss a day of coverage. In October, Medicare will send you a letter to let you know what plan you’ll be in if you don’t join one before December 31. What if I don’t want the plan that Medicare chooses for me? If you don’t want the plan that Medicare chooses, you can switch any time to another plan that you prefer. Just call the new plan to find out how to join. When you join the new plan your coverage under the old plan will end automatically. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6
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