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	Generics Are Powerful Medicine (Separate Website) By: Virginia Poverty Law Center


	Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs (Separate Website) The new Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-173), enacted December 8, 2003, requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to undertake a number of additional Medicare-related responsibilities. SSA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are working together to provide persons with limited income and resources extra help paying for their prescription drugs. Social Security's role in this partnership is to help the public understand how they may qualify and apply. This page is designed to provide information to organizations about SSA's Medicare Outreach products. By: Social Security Administration


	Medicare Information on Medicare By: Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.


	Medicare Drug Prescription Information Website (Separate Website) AARP Drug Discount Card Overview Common Questions about Medicare Prescription Drug Legislation Drug Discount Card Update How the Medicare Drug Benefit Works With Other Coverage Medicare Advantage: How does it relate Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Cards: Which One Should You Pick? Medicare's New Drug Benefit: What You Should Know What to Consider When Choosing a Drug Discount Card By: AARP


	Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) (Separate Website) This site provides information on the MMA. The site states that the provided information about the 2003 law is to be both understandable and accurate. By: Health Assistance Partnership


	Medicare Part D (Separate Website) Starting in January 2006, Medicare beneficiaries will be able to get some assistance paying for prescription drugs through a new Medicare Part D. This is a article presents a summary of Part D of the decisions that need to be made and of issues to watch for. By: Center for Medicare Advocacy


	Medicare Website (Separate Website) The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare By: United States Government


	Senior Citizen's Handbook (Separate Website) Click above to get more information about this topic from the Senior Citizen Handbook created by the Virginia State Bar.


	When Does Medicaid Pay For Long-Term Care? By: Virginia Poverty Law Center


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