Till the end of the year, you can chop, change or add to your Medicare plans for 2008. The Medicare Part D program has been working well for Medicare beneficiaries and the success rate so far stands at 86%. Till December 31st, beneficiaries can enroll for this program or they can make changes to the one they have already, according to the Department of Public Health and Social Services.
Come January 1, 2008 and the new plans will be put into place. What beneficiaries should do is to take stock of their current health plans with Medicare and compare them with the options that they have now. The Medicare Part D plan is a federal program that subsidizes prescription drugs for the ones who enroll. Read more…
The announcement on November 15 by WellPoint Inc. and Rite Aid Corporation could mean that many more people who are eligible for Medicare, especially senior citizens, could hope for lot more information during the open enrollment period.
This collaboration means that printed material will be made available at over 5100 participating pharmacy stores across the country. The materials available provide comprehensive information in clear, concise language so people can make an informed choice when it comes to healthcare for themselves or their families. Read more…