What is the new Medicare 2006 Prescription Drug Coverage?
The new Medicare 2006 Prescription Drug Coverage begins on January 1, 2006 and offers coverage for brand name and generic drugs to anyone eligible for Medicare. Coverage is provided through private insurance plans, and you can choose a plan that is right for you. You must enroll to get coverage. Am I eligible for Medicare? You are eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident for five continuous years AND one of the following applies to you: You are 65 years or older and eligible for Social Security You are under 65, permanently disabled, and have received SSI disability payments for at least 2 years. You receive continuing dialysis for permanent kidney failure or need a kidney transplant. You have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS – Lou Gehrig’s disease) Am I eligible for a Medicare 2006 Prescription Drug Plan? If you currently have Medicare Part A or Part B, you are eligible for a Medicare 2006 Prescription Drug Plan. You may be automatically enrolled i
