Medicare Begins New Prescription Drug Enrollment Period Nov 15
Area Agency on Aging to Help
Medicare beneficiaries will have an opportunity to sign up for a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan beginning November 15 through December 31, the open enrollment period for all beneficiaries. For 2009 there are 52 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans available in Arkansas. 27 of these plans have no deductibles; at least one plan has a low premium of $13 monthly and 12 of the plans have a $0 premium for people who qualify for extra help.
Medicare reminds Medicare beneficiaries to review and compare their current drug coverage with the plans available in 2009. Many of the 2009 plans have premiums that are the same or less than the premiums for 2008. Also, beneficiaries should check to see if they qualify for the Low Income Subsidy or Extra Help.
To assist Medicare beneficiaries, the White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has planned the following Enrollment Fairs to help persons compare their current drug coverage. Staff will be on hand to help persons compare their current Part D coverage or help persons enroll in a prescription drug plan. Individuals and families can also compare coverage by going on line to www.medicare.gov . For more information on the Enrollment Fairs call 1-800-382-3205.
Medicare beneficiaries should bring their Medicare card, Social Security card and Current Medications to the Enrollment Fair.
Nov 18 – Ozarka College, Ash Flat, Arkansas, 8am to 12 noon
Nov 19- White River Rural Health, 721 Hwy 64 E, Augusta, 9am to 12 noon
Nov 20 – North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Salem, 8am to 12 noon
Nov 21 – First Service Bank, Clinton, 9am to 12 noon
Nov 25 – Arkansas State University, Heber Springs, Arkansas, 9am to 12 noon
Nov 26 – Ozarka College, Mountain View, Arkansas, 8am to 1pm
