1. Module 10 Navigating the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder

2. Presentation Topics • Purpose of the Drug Plan Finder • Gathering information • Getting to the site • Using the tool • Understanding the results • Choosing a plan

3. What is the Drug Plan Finder? • Online resource to help people • Learn about Medicare prescription drug coverage • Compare available plans • Decide on a plan • Enroll in a plan

4. Things to Consider • Cost • Coverage • Convenience • Customer service

5. Getting Started • Helpful information to gather • Medicare card • ZIP Code • List of prescription drugs • Including dosage and amount • Pharmacies you use

6. Getting to the Drug Plan Finder • Go to www.medicare.gov • Click “Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans” • Access directly • www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public

7. Drug Plan Finder Home Page

8. Drug Plan Finder Home Page

9. Drug Plan Finder Home Page

10. Drug Plan Finder Home Page

11. Drug Plan Finder Home Page

12. Drug Plan Finder Home Page

13. Drug Plan Finder Home Page

14. Step 1: Select a Search Option

15. Step 1: Select a Search Option

16. Step 1: Select a Search Option

17. Step 2: Enter Your Information

18. Step 3: Review Current Coverage

19. Get Drug Cost Estimate

20. Get Drug Cost Estimate

21. Enter Drug Information

22. New “Drug Type” Indicator

23. Review Dosages & Quantities

24. Save Drug & Pharmacy List

25. Select Pharmacy

26. Personalized Plan List

27. Plan Comparison

28. Plan Details

29. Plan Details

30. Important Dates • Rx Enrollment Check-up • Review and compare plans beginning mid-October • www.medicare.gov • Medicare & You handbook • Mailed around late October • Contains drug coverage and plan information • Enrollment period for Plan Year 2009 • November 15 – December 31, 2009 • Join or change plans • Coverage begins January 1, 2009

31. Additional Resources • www.medicare.gov • Medicare & You handbook • 1-800-MEDICARE • 1-800-633-4227 • TTY 1-877-486-2048 • Social Security Administration • 1-800-772-1213 • www.socialsecurity.gov • State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) • Local Area Agencies on Aging

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