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	National MS Society \| Medicare Discount Drug Card
		Card companies are allowed to negotiate lower prices from drug makers and are expected to offer discounts of about 10% to 15% on name-brand drugs and possibly more on generics.
		Every card will be required to provide at least one multiple sclerosis agent, but is not required to cover all.
		Additionally, the companies offering the cards can change the drugs they sell or the discounts at any time, and in most cases, once a beneficiary's enrollment is accepted, he or she may not apply for a new discount card for the remainder of the calendar year.
	www.nationalmssociety.org /discount_cards.asp (976 words)

	NHIC Beneficiary Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Medicare is a Federal health insurance program for people 65 years or older, some people under age 65 with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant).
		Medicare pays for the preventive services to help you stay healthy such as; mammogram screening, Pap Test and pelvic examination (includes a clinical breast exam), prostate cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, bone mass measurements, diabetes services and supplies, glaucoma screening, flu shot, pneumococcal pneumonia shot,and hepatitis B shot.
		Medicare will not pay for the use of an ambulance as a convenience or because a family member was not available to take the patient to a hospital.
	www.medicarenhic.com /bene/faq.shtml (1831 words)

	How to Win Medicare Card Monte - Kiplinger.com
		Of course, for you to use an exclusive card, you'll have to move from traditional medicare to a Medicare Advantage HMO or PPO.
		Card issuers will offer different discounts on the same drugs, and a single issuer can offer varying discounts on the same drug in different areas.
		Card sponsors must offer drugs in each of 200-plus therapeutic classes -- such as anticoagulents, for instance -- but that doesn't mean that each card will offer discounts on the same drugs.
	www.kiplinger.com /features/archives/2004/04/drugcard.html (1015 words)

	CHOICES - Discount Drug Cards
		However, a beneficiary may only enroll in one Medicare endorsed prescription drug card, and once enrolled in a program, unless “exceptional circumstances” exist, he or she will be barred from enrolling in a new prescription drug card program.
		The fact that a card does not offer a medication that the beneficiary needs, does not qualify as an “exceptional circumstance.” Beneficiaries may continue to use discount drug cards from organizations that are not endorsed by Medicare in addition to their Medicare endorsed card.
		The Medicare Act provides additional assistance for “transitional assistance eligible individuals.” An eligible individual is someone whose income is not more than 135% of the federal poverty level, and who does not have coverage under a group health plan or health insurance coverage; insurance related to uniformed services; or federal employees’ health benefits program.
	www.medicareadvocacy.org /CHOICES/ChoicesDiscountCard.htm (2232 words)

	MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD AND TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
		A beneficiary may change cards during a special election period under certain circumstances, such as if they change their residential status to or from a long-term care facility, move outside the area served by their current discount drug card, or decide to enroll in or disenroll from a Medicare managed care plan.
		Card sponsors will be required to provide information, such as enrollment fees and drug prices, to eligible people with Medicare. They also have to provide a process to reduce medication errors, such as drug interactions, along with other safety features, like allergy alerts.
		Medicare will provide general information about how the program will operate, who can qualify to join, as well as some comparative information on card sponsors. This information will be available in 14 different languages at least 30 days prior to the initial enrollment date through www.Medicare.gov and 1-800 MEDICARE.
	www.cms.hhs.gov /apps/media/press/release.asp?Counter=990 (1197 words)

	The New Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Cards
		Medicare beneficiaries can have their monthly premiums that are due to the prescription drug plan that they sign on for to be automatically withheld from their Social Security checks.
		Medicare officials approved all the different classes of illnesses that are required to be covered by a drug plan's formulary, and it also developed a model prior authorization form to be used by the drug companies, but usage of these forms is optional by the insurance companies.
		Medicare will specifically be on the lookout for any of the "clubs" that use a "bait and switch" tactic to induce members to sign up and then increase their prices sharply.
	www.therubins.com /medicare/drugcards.htm (14272 words)

	Presc Drugs - Choosing a Discount Card
		Medicare beneficiaries who chose a card in 2004 could switch cards between November 15 and December 31, 2004.
		In most circumstances, however, once someone does choose a card they will be “locked-in” to that card for the rest of the year.
		The Medicare card program ends on December 31, 2005 and the Medicare Part D prescription drug program begin on January 1, 2006.
	www.medicareadvocacy.org /PrescDrugs_ChoosingDiscCard.htm (560 words)

	Medicare
		Medicare is financed by a portion of the payroll taxes paid by workers and their employers.
		Once you are enrolled in Medicare, you will receive a red, white and blue Medicare card showing whether you have Part A, Part B or both.
		Medicare hospital insurance is free for almost everyone, but you do pay a monthly premium for medical insurance.
	www.ssa.gov /pubs/10043.html (2808 words)

	Fixing the New Medicare Law #3: How to Build on the Drug Discount Card
		Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the drug discount card program if they are enrolled in Parts A or B and as long as they are not receiving outpatient drug benefits through Medicaid.
		Card sponsors will be able to add or drop drugs from their formularies, and sponsors will be able to change the discounts available on individual pharmaceuticals.
		The rollover provision for the temporary drug card could be a particularly good incentive if the card program were to continue: Instead of the use-it-or-lose-it benefit structure under current Medicare, seniors could roll over unspent balances in their $600 account, giving them the opportunity to conserve resources for the future.
	www.heritage.org /Research/HealthCare/bg1752.cfm (5391 words)

	Medicare Prescription Drug Card
		In addition, from June through December 2004, Medicare is providing through the drug discount cards a $600 subsidy (“transitional assistance”) to Medicare beneficiaries whose incomes are not more than 135 percent of the poverty line and who do not have certain other drug coverage.
		To prevent households from experiencing any reduction in their food stamp benefits as a result of receiving the discount drug card, the Department is requiring that the discounts and subsidy a household receives through the drug discount card be treated as standard medical expenses to be used in determining the household’s medical expense deduction.
		Eligible Medicare beneficiaries with incomes at or below 135 percent of the income poverty line are eligible for a $600 subsidy in both the remainder of CY 2004 and throughout CY 2005.
	www.fns.usda.gov /fsp/rules/Memo/04/061804.htm (1354 words)

	Medicare.org - The Medicare Information Source - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Medicare and You 2007 contains important information about what’s new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose.
		Medicare Classifieds is an on-line products and services listing resource for the benefit of the Senior Community.
		If your Medicare card is lost or damaged, you can order a new card at www.socialsecurity.gov on the web.
	www.medicare.org (545 words)

	Medicare Resource June 2004
		When the beneficiary calls Medicare, we will send them a personalized brochure that allows them to look at the best cards based on their own drug needs and preferences about how to get their medicines.
		The Medicare discount drug card program is voluntary and benefits can be taken advantage of at any time after June 1.
		Medicare has 60 days to make a decision on the redetermination request and then must notify the providers and beneficiaries involved via the Medicare Redetermination Notice (MRN) (unless the decision is to pay the claim).
	www.medicarenhic.com /news/bene_news/medsource_aug04.htm (798 words)

	Enhance Medicare Drug Card Program - United Government Services
		Medicare beneficiaries interested in using the new comparison tool can simply go to the "prescription drug and other assistance program" section of Medicare.gov
		Medicare beneficiaries can take the information they get from the Lower Cost Rx Comparison Tool and discuss it with their doctors.
		Providing new features that allow beneficiaries to focus their choices only on a particular pharmacy, as well as on only certain drug card sponsors that are available at the beneficiary's preferred pharmacy.
	www.ugsmedicare.com /persons_w_medicare/hhs.asp (797 words)

	Medicare-Approved Prescription Drug Discount Card Program
		The Discount Card is intended as a temporary program to provide immediate assistance for Medicare beneficiaries that will end when Medicare implements a new prescription drug benefit that will begin January 1, 2006.
		The card is designed to provide access to discounts on their prescription drugs through card programs offered by sponsors approved by Medicare.
		All Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the card, except those who have Medicaid drug coverage.
	www.kyma.org /News/MedicareApprovedDiscountCard.htm (310 words)

	Medicare Drug Card Q&A - Health
		Medicare is contracting with private companies to offer 40 national and 33 regional drug cards.
		The discount cards will be good until at least Dec. 31, 2005, when Medicare's new prescription drug benefit is set to begin.
		After you compare the benefits of the different drug discount cards, contact the company that offers the card you want and ask for an enrollment form.
	www.kfoxtv.com /health/3250965/detail.html (586 words)

	Medicare.gov - Facts You Need to Know About Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards
		The maximum card fee is $30 per year, but many cards have lower fees or no fee.
		To compare cards and decide which Medicare-approved drug discount card is best for you, contact Medicare for help — either by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), visiting www.medicare.gov or contacting your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
		To help narrow your discount card choices, you can also tell us your preferred pharmacy, whether you are interested in low-cost or no-cost cards, and the names of any specific cards you want more information about.
	www.medicare.gov /MedicareReform/maddc_Facts_3steps.asp (891 words)

	AG - Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card 5/2004
		Medicare does not allow drug card companies to come to your home if you have not invited them or for drug card companies to call you on the phone to sell you their card.
		Medicare beneficiaries, or anyone else for that matter, should never share personal information such as bank account number, social security number, health insurance card number (or Medicare number) with anyone who calls or comes to the door trying to sell Medicare cards or services.
		Medicare is mailing letters to tell Medicare beneficiaries how and when to apply for the discount card program.
	www.michigan.gov /ag/0,1607,7-164--93712--,00.html (716 words)

	Medicare Today
		Medicare today continues beyond May 15th enrollment deadline to offer information and resources online at www.medicaretoday.org and to offer one-on-one telephone counseling at the Medicare Today Toll-Free Hot Line: 1-866-723-0416.
		Medicare Today partners continue to offer national and local education enrollment and counseling help to Medicare beneficiaries.
		New research demonstrates that Medicare beneficiaries with chronic health conditions - arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, respiratory illness - are experiencing significant cost savings on the medications commonly prescribed for those conditions by utilizing their new Part D prescription drug coverage.
	www.medicaretoday.org (662 words)

	Medicare The Information Source for Medicare Information - Medicare.org
		Medicare Rates Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance amounts for the Original Medicare Plan can change each year.
		Help in your community Medicare is working with people and organizations in your local area to help you understand the new prescription drug coverage and plan options in your community.
		You card will be mailed within 30 days to the address SSA has on record.
	www.medicare.org /help.cfm (467 words)

	Medicare definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Medicare is funded by the Social Security Administration.
		Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays while Medicare Part B covers physician and outpatient services.
		In 1966 the first Medicare card was issued by LBJ to Truman.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4317 (252 words)

	AARP - Segunda Juventud - Rx Drugs - Medicare and MediMed in Puerto Rico: Your Questions Answered
		Each card has a credit equal to $150 per quarter and may only be used to buy prescription drugs.
		Medicare beneficiaries who have discount cards with other drug companies may also buy the new Medicare discount card.
		For information on the Medicare discount card, visit the official Medicare website or call 800-633-4227; service is also available in Spanish.
	www.aarpsegundajuventud.org /english/drugs/2004-nov/medicare_pr.htm (1029 words)

	CareGiver :: Information Source for CareGivers for Those in Need of Special Care:: Heart Attack, Alzheimer's, ...
		However, the Medicare card is most helpful to low-income seniors whose income is less than $12,569 for an individual or $16,862 for a married couple (<135% federal poverty level).
		The open enrollment period for selecting a Medicare card ends December 31, 2004, which is why now is an optimal time to help low-income seniors sign up for a Medicare card.
		Note that this article uses the term “seniors” to refer to all Medicare beneficiaries, recognizing that although people over age 65 represent more than 85 percent of the Medicare population, almost 5 million younger, disabled people are also covered by Medicare.
	www.caregiver.com /articles/sponsor/medicare_approved_discount_card.htm (1099 words)

	The Better Business Bureau of Southwest Idaho & Eastern Oregon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Potential victims get a phone call informing them that the Government is overcharging for Medicare and they say they can get them a new Medicare card.
		No one from Medicare can ask you for personal information during their marketing activities.
		Legitimate Medicare drug plans must send you a bill for their monthly premiums.
	www.boise.bbb.org /medicare.htm (298 words)

	Medicare Approved Drug Discount Card, Regence BCBS Utah
		The new card, developed in response to the 2003 Medicare reform legislation and approved by Medicare, provides enhanced savings on brand name and generic prescription drugs at an expanded network of pharmacies.
		You may already be using a ScriptSave prescription drug card that was previously sent to you.
		You can continue to use that card, or you can apply for the new Medicare-approved card, called ScriptSave Premier.
	www.ut.regence.com /needCoverage/medicare/discountCard (169 words)

	Medicare Prescription Card (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Since the discounts offered by the Medicare approved cards are off the retail price of the drugs, persons with retiree (or veteran’s) coverage are not likely to benefit from participation in the card program.
		An important part of the Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card Program is a credit of up to $600 a year for eligible low-income beneficiaries.
		Medicare Part D costs you PEEHIP benefits You will lose PEEHIP drug benefits if you signup for Medicare Part D. If you decide to enroll in Medicare Part D, which is a prescription drug plan, you will not be able to take advantage of the drug coverage plan you now have under PEEHIP.
	www.myaea.org /PEEHIPDrugCard.htm (751 words)

	Medicare Card
		May 18, 2004- The Department of Health and Human Services is offering a price-comparison function on its Medicare website, www.medicare.gov, that allows seniors to see how much they'll save with the federal government's new prescription drug discount card plan.
		After providing your zip code, a list of current prescriptions and how far you are willing to travel to a pharmacy, the new web site displays a list of Medicare-endorsed plans and their costs.
		Based on this information, Medicare participants can choose to sign up for a plan that bests fits their needs.
	www.house.gov /garymiller/MedicareCard.html (131 words)

	HIC - Entry Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Medicare Australia came into operation on 1 October 2005.
		Medicare Australia now performs all the functions and provides all the services that were performed by the Health Insurance Commission (HIC).
		Customers and clients are advised that our new website www.medicareaustralia.gov.au is now available, and are requested to renew any links and/or bookmarks to reflect the new website.
	www.hic.gov.au (65 words)

	U Share - Customer Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Medicare-approved drug discount cards were temporary to help you get a discount on your prescription drugs until the new Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage was available.
		Products or services that are paid for by Medicare are not available on a reduced or complimentary basis.
		The official Medicare program provisions are contained in the relevant laws, regulations and rulings.
	www.usharerx.com (461 words)

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