Program For Seniors Sept. 22 On Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Program For Seniors Sept. 22
On Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
An informational seminar on the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Part D will be held at Nunnawauk Meadows on Thursday, September 22, at 1 pm.
The Western Connecticut Area on Aging will present information about the new Medicare Prescription Drug plan that is available to everyone on Medicare effective January 1, 2006.
Senior citizens are eligible to enroll from November 15, 2005, to May 15, 2006. Enrollment is optional but seniors who decide to enroll after May 15, 2006, may have to pay a higher premium.
The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Part D will provide partial payment for prescription drugs. Presently, Medicare covers only prescription medicines received in a hospital or in a doctorâs office, and in a very limited number of other instances. Medigap insurance must be purchased to cover other prescription expenses.
What seniors must discern is whether it is to their advantage to sign up for Part D.
A representative from the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will answer questions about how much it will cost, whether you have to enroll, assistance for those with lower incomes, what plans will be available, and how the new Medicare prescription drug plan will work with ConnPACE, Veteranâs benefits, employee group coverage, Medigap plans, those with limited income, Medicaid, and others.
Registration is requested by calling 426-0659. Refreshments will be served.