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Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D) Excluded Drugs Information Sheet languages: English "Although Medicare beneficiaries will be provided with prescription drug coverage under Part D, Medicare has excluded certain drugs from their coverage (see list below). Alabama Medicaid will continue to cover these excluded drugs for our dual eligibles...."   more from www.medicaid.alabama.gov: Medicare brochure or publication: Getting Drugs After Your Transition Period file size: 1 pg.   languages: English "What if I am taking a drug that isn’t covered by my plan, and I haven’t switched to an alternate drug by March 31, 2006?" Medicare Web Page: Medicare Part D - Consumer Information languages: English "Choosing a Medicare Drug Plan; Official Information from Medicare; Notices Sent By Medicare; Official Information from Alabama Medicaid Agency ; Helpful Resources & Links Medicare Web Page: Medicare Supplement Companies source: Alabama Department of Insurance languages: English "As of January 31, 2005..."   more from Alabama Department of Insurance: Medicare Web Page: Alabama's Shopper's Guide for Health Insurance for Senior Citizens languages: English "This guide is designed to provide you with a listing of insurance companies that have been licensed to sell Medicare Supplement, Medicare+Choice, Medicare Select, Medicare Savings and Long Term Care policies in the state of Alabama." Medicare Web Page: Medicare Supplement Insurance FAQ's languages: English Medicare Web Page: Medicare Part D – Tips to Know source:Alabama Association of Regional Councils languages: English Medicare Web Page: Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) source:Alabama Department of Senior Services languages: English Do you have questions about your Medicare benefits? Do you need help understanding your Medicare Summary Notice? Have your Medicare claims been denied and you don’t know why? Maybe the SHIP can help!"   more from Alabama Department of Senior Services : Medicare Web Page: SenioRx - Prescription Drug Assistance Program for Senior Citizens languages: English "SenioRx is a prescription drug assistance program that helps thousands of Alabama senior citizens receive free prescription drugs from pharmaceutical manufacturers... " Medicare Web Page: Medicare Beneficiary Plans source:Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama languages: English "Today, seniors have more Medicare health care plan options than ever before. Knowing which plan is best for you can be confusing. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama wants to take some of that confusion away..." Medicare Web Page: The ABCs of Medicare Part D source: Southern Alabama Regional Council On Aging languages: English "Anyone who has Medicare will be able to participate in the new Medicare drug benefit (also known as Medicare Part D). It can be complicated, so here is an easy way to remember the basic steps..." Medicare brochure or publication: Alabama Medicare Drug Plan Ratings source:AARP file size:5 pg.  languages: English "...This AARP rating tool contains information about “stand-alone” Medicare plans in your state that cover only prescription drugs...." Medicare Web Page: Alabama: Medicare Hospital Payments source:Kaiser Family Foundation / statehealthfacts.org languages: English Range of Medicare Payments (Low-25th Percentile/High-75th Percentile) for Top Five Elective Inpatient Hospital Procedures, FY2005 Medicare Web Page: The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) source:Medicare Rights Center languages: English   from the web page:...(Part D) covers most outpatient prescription drugs (the kind you get at the pharmacy or through mail-order). Unlike Medicare health benefits, though, Part D is only offered through private plans..." Medicaid brochure or publication: Your Medicare Rights and Protections source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 44pp   languages: English Fairly detailed explanations and descriptions about your Medicare rights and protections. Medicaid brochure or publication: A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Alabama source:healthinsuranceinfo.net file size: 36pg.   languages: English from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Alabama, you have rights under federal and state law that will protect you when you seek to buy, keep, or switch your health insurance, even if you have a serious health condition. This guide describes your protections as a resident of Alabama. Medicare brochure or publication: State Pharmacy Listing - Aetna Medicare RxSM Plans - Alabama / Tennessee State Aetna Medicare Medicaid brochure or publication: Your Medicare Rights and Protections source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 44pp   languages: English Fairly detailed explanations and descriptions about your Medicare rights and protections. Medicare brochure or publication: Lanscape: 2007 Alabama Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services file size:3 pg.   languages: English  date:2007 Alabama 2007 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans. Data as of September 12, 2006. Includes all contracts/plans regardless of 2007 approval status. Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded." Medicare brochure or publication: Landscape: Alabama Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:15 pg.   languages: English "Alabama 2007 Medicare Advantage, Cost, and Demonstration Plans. Data as of September 29, 2006. Includes all contracts/plans regardless of 2007 approval status. PACE, Special Needs Plans, and Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded."

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