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Prescription
Assistance
Do You Need Help Paying for Prescription Drugs?
"I
have Medicare or am eligible to receive Medicare"
Landscape of Local Plans -- There are eight new national
organizations offering drug plans to beneficiaries, in addition to
the nine national organizations that were available in 2006. The
list of national plans, as well as links to the state-level
prescription drug plan lists (PDP landscapes) can be found here.
Publications
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Kaiser Family Foundation Updates
HIV/AIDS-Related Fact Sheets
- "Medicare
and HIV/AIDS":
The fact sheet examines coverage provided under Medicare for
HIV-positive people and analyzes the impact of the new Medicare
prescription drug benefit and other aspects of the program's future.
"I do
not have Medicare and need help"
Partnership for Prescription Assistance of Georgia
Miscellaneous Resources
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Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, a free Web site from the
nonprofit Consumer Union, has suggestions for more affordable
treatment alternatives that patients can discuss with their doctors.
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BenefitsCheckupUp.org, a service of the National Council on
Aging, helps determine if you're eligible for extra Medicare
prescription drug coverage due to a limited income, and helps find a
cost-effective drug plan that suits your needs.
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The Medicare Rights Center provides free counseling to people
with Medicare-related issues. It offers an online tool to help you
compare Medicare prescription drug plans available at your
neighborhood pharmacies.
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The
Foundation for Health Coverage Education (FHCE) has developed an
interactive web site that allows consumers from all 50 states and
the District of Columbia to assess options available.
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NeedyMeds is
a 501(3)(c) non-profit with the mission of helping people who cannot
afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is
available anonymously and free of charge.
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