What Do You Need To Know?
Starting January 1, 2006, you will get most of your drugs by using Medicare Part D.
Medicaid will still pay for some drugs.
If you don’t pick a drug plan, you will get a letter in the mail telling you what plan you are in.
You can get more facts about the letter at:Click Here for the Introduction to the Auto-Enrollment Notice
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What is the Name of My New Medicare Part D Plan?
The letter you get in the mail will tell you the name of your new Medicare Part D drug plan.
The plan name is one of the plans listed below.
Plan Name (Auto-Enrolled Plans)
Telephone Number
Blue MedicareRx (Blue Cross Blue Shield), 220 Virginia Avenue, Indianopolis, IN 46204 1-800-678-2265 Health Net Orange, One Far Mill Crossing, Shelton, CT 06484 1-800-949-0166 Humana Standard, 500 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 1-800-833-6578 PacifiCare Saver Plan, 3515 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 1-800-947-9185 Prescription Pathway Bronze, 411 N Baylen Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 1-800-825-8200 SilverScript, PO Box 688, Mahwah, NJ 07430 1-866-235-5660 Medicare RX Rewards (Unicare), PO Box 9092, Oxnard, CA 9303 1-866-892-5335 AARP MedicareRx (United Health Plan), PO Box 29300, Hot Springs, AR 71903 1-888-867-5564 WellCare Signature, 8735 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33634 1-888-547-5252 Medicare Managed Care Plans
Blue Cross - BlueChip for Medicare Optima 401-351-2583
TTY/TDD 1-877-232-8432United HealthCare - Evercare 1-800-393-0939 ext. 6555
Can I Change My Medicare Part D Plan?
On January 1, 2006, you will get a new Medicare Part D drug plan to help you pay for your drugs at the drug store.
You can change plans at any time. Plan changes are for the first of the following month.
You will need to call your current plan to tell them you are changing to a different drug plan. Then call the new plan you want to enroll in.
You can also call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 to change your Medicare Part D drug plan.
If I Have Medicaid, Will I have to Pay for Medicare Part D?
You will have to pay:
$0 for your monthly drug plan premium
$0 for your yearly drug plan deductible
You will pay a co-pay when you get your drug at the drug store:
$1.00 or $2.00 for generic drugs
$3.00 or $5.00 for brand name drugsSingle people with a monthly income below $797.50 will pay a $1 or $3 co-pay.
Anyone with a monthly income over $797.50 will pay a $2 or $5 co-pay.
You may not have a co-pay if you live in a nursing home.
Can I Still Use My Rhode Island Medicaid Card for Drugs?
You can use your Rhode Island Medicaid card for some drugs. Use your
Rhode Island Medicaid card for:
Medicaid covered barbiturates (ie., phenobarbital)
Medicaid covered benzodiazepines (ie., diazepam)
Medicaid covered cough and cold drugs (ie., guaifenesin syrup)
Medicaid covered vitamins (ie, once daily multiple vitamins)
Medicaid covered over the counter drugs ( ie., metamucil, maalox, acetaminophen)
Medicaid covered Agents for Weight Loss (ie., phentermine)
There is a $0 fee for these drugs at the drug store.
What if I Have Questions or Need More Help?
You can call the Point Help Desk at 401-462-4444.
You can call the RI Department of Elderly Affairs at 401-462-4000
You can call Medicare for help at 1-800-633-4227
TTY users can call Medicare at 1-877-486-2048
You can use the Medicare website by clicking here