Medicare
Part D - The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Information
to Get You Started
Implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement,
and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) is rapidly approaching. Here
is a quick reference of resources that provide information about
the implementation, benefits, and reforms of the MMA.
General Information about the Prescription Drug Benefit:
This portion of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) website www.cms.hhs.gov/medicarereform will
direct you to topics such as:
- Prescription drug help for those with limited incomes and resources
- Prescription Drug Benefit and Medicare Advantage Programs
- Pharmacy MMA information
- Prescription Drug Program Regions
- Chronic Care Improvement Program
- State MMA Information
Basic Information for Professionals and Providers:
CMS is continually working towards developing information specifically
for direct care professionals. This information is designed for a
variety of health care professionals, across settings. For Provider
information about the Prescription Drug Benefit and other CMS programs
visit www.cms.hhs.gov/providers
State and Local Information:
Social workers may also contact their State Health Insurance Assistance
Program (SHIP) to obtain information on how the Prescription Drug
Benefit has an impact on coverage at the State and local level. To
find the telephone number for the nearest SHIP, call 1-800-MEDICARE
or visit www.medicare.gov/Contacts/Related/Ships.asp
For more information about CMS and other related programs visit www.medicare.gov,
or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
For additional background about NASW’s position on the Medicare
Modernization Act, please review materials at the following links:
NASW August, 2005
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