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Medicare - News You Can Use
 
Created: December 3, 2003  Updated July 19, 2008

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 plan comes in under budget. CNN article dated November 28, 2006. NEW

Medicare in 2007. NEW