"My Medicare Matters" Website Helps Make Sense of Prescription Drug Program

If you're confused about the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program, the My Medicare Matters website can help.

Sponsored by the National Council on Aging and the Access to Benefits Coalition, with support from AstraZeneca, the site was created to help consumers navigate this often confusing program so that people can make informed decisions about drug plan enrollment.

If you're choosing a plan for the first time, the site leads you through seven steps for completing the process. If you're already enrolled in a plan, the site allows you to review your current plan and provides information about how and when you can change it. There are also sections for those who wish to file grievances, need extra help paying for prescription drugs, or require personalized attention.

A nice summary of the Medicare program is included, and the site offers valuable information about preventive services that are sometimes covered by Medicare. If you are enrolled in Medicare or will be soon, I highly recommend this site.

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