General information on Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Medicare Part D) and other benefits
Closing the Coverage Gap? Medicare Prescription Drugs Are Becoming More Affordable
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From 2011 onward, individual who reach the donut hole have a roughly 50% discount off the full drug cost during the donut hole, which will gradually increase until the donut hole is no more in 2020. Find out how you can qualify for this.
By: Closing the Coverage Gap? Medicare Prescription Drugs Are Becoming More Affordable
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
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This question and answer fact sheet includes very detailed information about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. In the right-hand top corner of the screen, select New York in the "STATE" drop down menu for NYS specific information.
By: Medicare Rights Center
Getting Medicare to Cover Your Drugs: Part A, B, or D?
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Provides an overview of drug coverage under Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D. A chart is used to show which Medicare section will cover specific drugs for patients.
By: Medicare Rights Center
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Medicare Drug Benefit: What You Need to Know
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Important basic information about the Medicare Drug Plan, with common questions and answers about how the program works. In the right-hand top corner of the screen, select New York in the "STATE" tab for NYS specific information.
By: Medicare Rights Center
Want to Learn More About the New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage?
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Official U.S. Government website with information abuot Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, with links to the "Plan Finder" search tool you can use to find a local drug plan that covers your particular drugs.
By: United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and Your Rights
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This fact sheet explains the written notice that a pharmacist must give to you when a drug is not covered by your Medicare D plan.
By: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Interactive Counselor
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The Medicare Interactive Counselor gives up-to-date information on Medicare eligibility and enrollment rules, how Medicare works with supplemental coverage, what resources are are available to people with low income, step-by-step appeals althroughs, Part D information and information on the rights and protections of caregivers.
By: Medicare Rights Center
Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs & EPIC
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Provides information about Medicare Part D & EPIC.
By: NY Health Access
How to Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
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This fact sheets lists the questions you should ask when comparing Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.
By: Medicare Rights Center, Inc.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Selection Resources for New Yorkers
This fact sheet lists organizations that can help if you want help deciding which Medicare Prescription drug plan is best for you or you would like to switch to a different Medicare Prescription drug plan.
By: New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Enrollment and Information Centers
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This fact sheet lists agencies that can answer questions related to Medicare Part D Drug Plans, EPIC and the Low Income Subsidy available through the Social Security Administration.
By: NYC DFTA Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program (HIICAP)
EPIC Notifies 292,000 Members of Changes Effective January 1, 2012
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Click here to read about these changes.
By: NY Health Access
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program
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Information on New York State's prescription program for senior citizens.
By: New York State Department of Health
Understanding Excluded Drugs Under Medicare's Part D Benefit
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This fact sheet contains a chart of drugs excluded from the Medicare Drug Program, but covered by Medicaid or EPIC.
By: New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage/Center for Independence of the Disabled of New York
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: How to file a complaint or appeal
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This fact sheet gives you information on how to file a complaint or make an appeal if you think that your drug plan has done something wrong.
By: United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Medicare Part D Appeals and Grievances This resource explains your rights to challenge a denial under Medicare Part D, such as when your plan does not cover the prescription you need or if you are denied a low-income subsidy to help pay for the costs of Medicare Part D.
**Please skip to page 63 for the section on Appeals**
Medicare Prescription Drug Advocacy and Legal Resources for New Yorkers
This fact sheets lists organizations that can help if:
you have been told your medication is not covered by your Medicare prescription drug plan and/or Medicaid; you want help getting your Medicare prescription plan to cover your prescription or to appeal your plan’s decision not to cover a drug; you want Medicaid to pay for a drug that your Medicare drug plan doesn’t cover; you have been able to get only part of your prescription filled; or you are having any other problems getting your medications through your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicaid.
By: New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
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Medicare Rights and Protections
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Interactive guide to Medicare appeals for various Medicare services.
By: Medicare Rights Center
HIV Uninsured Care Programs (ADAP) -- Summary
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The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is available to HIV-positive people with limited income and assets. Four different programs offered by ADAP are: ADAP (covers prescription drugs), ADAP-Plus (pays for doctors visits and lab tests), HIV Home Care Program and the APIC (ADAP Plus Insurance Continuation) program (pays for private insurance premiums). Site has links to Eligibility criteria, relationship with Medicaid, the application form (HIV Uninsured Care Programs Application and instructions), and ADAP drug formulary.
By: New York State Department of Health
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Frequently Asked Questions -- Part D and ADAP
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Explains relationship between Part D and ADAP for people with HIV/AIDS who have Medicare
By: New York State Department of Health
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Find out if you qualify for the New York Prescription Saver (NYPS) Card
NYPS is a free prescription discount card that will help people who are under age 65 so are too young for EPIC save on the cost of prescription drugs.
By: Selfhelp Community Services, Inc.
Tips on Applying for Extra Help with Medicare Drug Costs Millions of people with Medicare who have low incomes are eligible for Extra Help, a federal program that helps pay for some or most of the cost of the Medicare prescription drug benefit. You can get this application at your local Social Security Administration (SSA) office or on the Internet at www.ssa.gov. The Extra Help program will make it much easier for you to pay for your medications through the Medicare drug benefit.
By: Medicare Rights Center, Inc.
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Protecting Medicare and You From Fraud
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A warning for seniors and people with disabilities to be aware of a scheme that asks Medicare beneficiaries for money and checking account information to help them enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
By: United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
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Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
If you do not speak English and go to a New York City agency you are entitled to free language assistance. Learn more about what services you are entitled to and the New York City agencies that must provide them.
By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Learn more about the laws which protect your right to get health-care services in your language?
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By: New York Lawyers Public Interest
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
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In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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How to File a Discrimination Complaint With The Office For Civil Rights
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If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, social service agency, doctor's office, pharmacy, children's health program, alcohol and drug treatment center, adoption agencies) or by a State or local government health or human services agency, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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