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On November 25, 2003
a controversial Medicare was passed by the Senate. The President
signed it Monday, December 8, 2003.
In order to find which
prescription drug plan is right for you may wish to contact the
following local agencies.
Local Resources
Connecticut Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach,
Information & Referral, Counseling and Eligibility Screening (CHOICES
)
Toll Free: (800) 994-9422 Wednesday Only - In State Only
Locally: (860) 424-5245 or (860) 424 5322
Social Security Administration
(for information on applying for the extra help with prescription
drug plan costs)
Toll Free: (800) 772-1213
TDD/TTY: (800) 325-0778 TTY
CT Department of Social Services provides helpful
information on the Medicare Rx on the web and directs consumers to
the free program
CHOICES which can be reached by phone toll-free at 1-800-994-9422.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(for information on plan enrollment)
Toll Free: (800) 633-4227
TDD/TTY: (877) 486-2048 TTY
Government
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
answers consumers' questions about
the new Medicare Bill. This helps you compare health plans and HMO's
in your area. It helps you determine your eligibility and status. It
also answers frequently asked questions.
Prescription DrugsAccess to Benefits Coalition
is a national grass roots organization that helps advocates
who help others find their benefits. At their Web site you
will find a helpful
toolkit for finding benefits.
Consumers Union offers news
and facts
about the Medicare Drug Benefit
Prescription Drug Coverage answers questions about the
government's new plan with a timeline and a planning guide.
USA Search.gov
This comprehensive Website connects you to information on medicare
from the Social Security Administration, Department of Health and
Human Services, National Institutes of Health and more. Simply
type the word <Medicare> into the search box and you will find the
latest news and legislation about Medicare.
News -Updated
AARP
reviews Medicare options
The White House focus on Medicare
The Medicare bill is a Washington-style mafia
bustout This is an article from
The Hill: The newspaper for and
about congress December 3, 2003
Senate passes Medicare bill
This is an article from the CNN news site dated
Tuesday, November 25, 2003.
Medicare in 2007. NEW
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