
Medicare D Drug Specialists
LINC professional staff have been trained to provide informational presentations and assistance on Medicare D to area organizations and other professionals working with persons with disabilities and seniors in the tri-county area. LINC is also available to assist consumers and area senior citizens with plan options, paperwork & other specifics of the Medicare D Program.
There are Two (2) Ways to get Drug Coverage
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). These plans (sometimes called "PDPs") add drug coverage to Original Medicare, some Medicare Cost Plans, some Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans.
How to join a drug plan
Once you choose a Medicare drug plan, here's how you may be able to join:
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Enroll on the Medicare Plan Finder or on the plan's website.
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Complete a paper enrollment form.
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Call the plan.
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Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
When you join a Medicare drug plan, you'll give your Medicare number and the date your Part A and/or Part B coverage started. This information is on your Medicare card.
Joining a Medicare drug plan may affect your Medicare Advantage Plan
If your Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) includes prescription drug coverage and you join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D), you'll be disenrolled from your Medicare Advantage Plan and returned to Original Medicare.