Medicare Today Launches National Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment Awarenes... (faction ratesbeneficiaries report that t...)

Medicare Today Launches National Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment Awareness Campaign

Date:11/12/2008

faction rates, beneficiaries report that they're saving money under Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, which have been available to beneficiaries since 2006. Prior to the addition of Part D coverage, millions of Medicare beneficiaries had coverage for hospital and doctor expenses, but not prescription drug expenses. Most seniors agree that their plan is delivering what it said it would when they signed up, and nearly eight in 10 seniors say they are better off now than before the program. Eighty-six percent say their co-payments are affordable, 85 percent say their monthly premiums are affordable, 91 percent say their plan offers a good value, and 71 percent say they've lowered their prescription drug spending.

"During these tough economic times, I'm pleased that the program can provide savings for seniors and that they have the ability to choose the plan that best suits their needs," said former U.S. Senator and Medicare Today Co-Chairman Trent Lott.

"Having access to your medicines is a critical part of healthy aging for all seniors and the Medicare Part D benefit makes that possible," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance). "It is critical that before the deadline of December 31, 2008 all seniors who do not yet have prescription drug coverage sign up for Medicare Part D for their health and their family's piece of mind."

The Alliance announced the availability of help with understanding Medicare benefits through the Alliance's 1-866-SU-FAMILIA (1-866-783-2645) National Hispanic Family Health Helpline. Callers get free reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English. Bilingual health promotion advisors can also refer callers to a local health care provider in their community and callers can get a free bilingual guide to diabetes and their Medicare benefits.

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