2006 Medicare Part D - Prescription Drug Plans -- Newsletter Archive

Early August 2005 Newsletter Topics include: A brief summary of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit Program What are the Medicare Part D Guidelines for the new program? What are the most important dates that I need to watch? :: Click Here for the Early August 2005 Medicare Part D Update :: Top Mid-August 2005 Newsletter Topics include: How to estimate your "Out of Pocket" prescription drug costs Still not sure how the "Out of Pocket" calculation works? No problem - Use our free online Cost Calculator Is there any "penalty" or cost when someone misses the May 15, 2006 enrollment deadline? What happens to my other Medicare prescription drug plan after May 15, 2006? :: Our Online Medicare Part D - Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator :: Top :: Click Here for the Early August 2005 Medicare Part D Update :: Top Early September 2005 Newsletter Topics include: Important Information Update! - Plan Details not yet Released How would I decide if a Medicare Part D plan is the right choice for me? Will the $3,600 annual out-of-pocket threshold always remain the same? Which prescription drugs are covered under the Medicare Part D plans? More on the "penalty" for enrollment after the May 15, 2006 deadline... Will there be additional financial assistance based on personal need? :: Click Here for the Early September 2005 Medicare Part D Update :: Top Late September 2005 Newsletter Topics include: When can you expect to receive more Information? What if I wait and purchase a Medicare Part D plan after May 15, 2006? All existing Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards expire on May 15, 2006 What is a Medicare Part D plan's "Formulary"? Can a Plan's "Formulary" change? What is the "Donut Hole"? How will I keep track of my prescription drug costs? :: Click Here for the Late September 2005 Medicare Part D Update :: Top Mid October 2005 Newsletter Topics include: Where is all the Medicare Part D Information? How can I best prepare myself while I am waiting for more information? -- A Decision Making Outline Must I buy my Part D plan from my current Medicare Supplement provider? A Quick Comment on VA Benefits Take your Time – But not too much Time :: Click Here for the Mid October 2005 Medicare Part D Update :: Top Mid November 2005 Newsletter Topics include: Still not sure about the Medicare Part D basics? Humana upgrades coverage of the basic 100 drugs What is "Step Therapy"? Scams and Prohibited Marketing Tactics. :: Click Here for the Mid November 2005 Medicare Part D Update :: Top Mid December 2005 Newsletter Topics include: Should I just select the plan with the lowest premium? How long should I wait before enrolling? Should I choose a plan that has an initial $250 deductible? Is Co-Insurance less expensive than Co-Payment? When do I need Donut Hole coverage? What coverage does my existing medical plan provide? I'm happy with my plan and it is "creditable" - what should I do? Warning - Medicaid Auto-Enrollment may jeopardize other coverage. Should the Pharmacy List play a large role in my plan selection? How to live with the Medicare Part D plan that you have selected. I have change my mind - can I choose again? What to do when you have not received a Welcome Packet :: Click Here for the Mid December 2005 Medicare Part D Update :: Top March-April 2006 Newsletter Medicare Part D enrollment extension for victims of Hurricane Katrina! Niaspan (r) / Niacor (r) (prescription Niacin) excluded from Part D. When is the effective or starting date of my Medicare Part D plan? Why does everything seem to take so long? I still have not received a Medicare Part D Plan ID card - Now what? I have not yet been billed for my Medicare Part D Plan- Now what? Having trouble receiving the proper "Extra Help" or "Duel- Eligible" co-payments? Please give us your opinion on the Medicare Part D program. Where can I find more answers? Browse our Frequently Asked Questions. :: Click Here for the March-April 2006 Medicare Part D Update :: Top May 2006 Newsletter Update: Prescription Niacin and Medicare Part D Coverage Formulary Changes in 2006 - How will you be affected? I am now paying full price! How does this Donut Hole really work? Will there be an extension for the Initial Open Enrollment period? - Can I just sign up in June 2006 and take the 1% penalty? What can we expect as we look toward 2007? Closing Notes :: Click Here for the May 2006 Medicare Part D Update :: Top September 2006 Newsletter Part D Premium Reimbursement - What to do now? Review of Medicare Coverage Options Part D Definitions - Enrollment Periods What to do (and not do) when in the Coverage Gap Reminder: Formularies can change! Update: Part D Scams! Closing Notes – Important Dates and more :: Click Here for the September 2006 Medicare Part D Update :: Top Our newsletters are available in the online newsletter archive shortly after the current newsletter is sent to our email participants. So sign-up for our newsletter to be the first to know! :: Top Not yet signed up for our FREE newsletter? Sign-up here! 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