Understanding Changes in Prescription Drug Coverage for People with Disabilities on Medicare

A project of Advancing Independence • November 2005

Jeffrey S. Crowley, Health Policy Institute, Georgetown University
with Bob Williams, Advancing Independence

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Key Contacts and Other Resources

Federal Government Resources

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (FOR CONSUMERS)
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (FOR ORGANIZATIONS)
• Social Security Administration (SSA) (FOR CONSUMERS)
• Social Security Administration (SSA) (FOR ORGANIZATIONS)

National Organizations and Research Organizations

• Access to Benefits Coalition
• Center for Medicare Advocacy
• Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
• Medicare Rights Center

Worksheets and Printable Guides

• Consumer Drug Information worksheet (PDF)
• Consumer Plan Selection Worksheet (PDF)
• Understanding Changes in Prescription Drug Coverage for People with Disabilities on Medicare (Full Guide, PDF)

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Overview of the Medicare Part D Drug Coverage Program
• Paying for Medicare Drug Coverage
• Action Steps for People with Disabilities
• Action Steps for Disability Organizations
• Key Contacts and Other Resources

Documents

• Consumer Drug Information worksheet (PDF)
• Consumer Plan Selection Worksheet (PDF)
• Understanding Changes in Prescription Drug Coverage for People with Disabilities on Medicare (Full Guide, PDF)
• Understanding Changes in Prescription Drug Coverage for People with Disabilities on Medicare (Full Guide, Word Document, Minimal Formatting for Readers)

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This consumer guide was developed with financial support from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). Copyright © 2005 by Advancing Independence. Permission to duplicate is granted and encouraged. Please acknowledge the source. Please direct questions to robert.willliams@gmail.com.