How Do I Join Medicare part d ? Home Care Path

Medicare Part D is a federal program that came out of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage began January 1, 2006. Enrollment in Medicare Part D is voluntary.

Every year from November 15th to December 31 is an annual open enrollment period. During this time, seniors can enroll or choose to enroll in a different Prescription Drug Plan (PDP). To enroll in a Medicare part D drug plan, you must have Medicare A&B and live in the service area of the drug plan you choose.

Seniors with a home computer can go to www.medicare.gov and choose the medicare prescription drug plan finder prompt, going in to Part D prescription drug plans. Seniors without computer access can go to the county health office and request the assistance of a benefit specialist for the purpose of enrolling in a Medicare Part D plan.

Once you choose a Medicare part D Plan, you may be able to join by completeing a paper application, calling the plan, enrolling on the plans web site, or on www.medicare.gov . When you are joining you will have to provide your Medicare number and the dates your part A and B coverage started. This information is on the seniors Medicare card.

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