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Medicare Web Page: Some 267,532 Arkansans now have Prescription Drug Coverage through Medicare source:Arkansas Medical Society languages: English "...Of Arkansas’ approximately 480,000 Medicare beneficiaries, over 76 percent now have some kind of drug coverage, either through a Medicare prescription drug plan or through other plans — for example, health plans provided by former employers. ..." The Arkansas Rx Program languages: English "The Arkansas Rx program is a program that will offer discounts on prescription drugs to eligible Arkansans. The program's discount and availability cannot be determined until the number of participants is known, so your interest level at this time is very important. ..." Medicare Basics source: Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care languages: English "Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older, and certain disabled people. The program is run by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services..." more from Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care : Medicare Web Page: Your hospital rights under Medicare languages: English "When you are admitted to the hospital, you should get a notice called “An Important Message From Medicare.” This notice explains your rights while you are in the hospital.... " Medicare Web Page: If you belong to a Medicare Advantage health plan and you disagree with a notice to terminate services languages: English "You have the right to request a “fast-track appeal” if you disagree with your Medicare Advantage health plan’s decision to terminate services received from a skilled nursing facility; a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility; or a home health agency .... " Tips For Purchasing Prescription Drugs source:Arkansas Attorney General Office languages: English "...When shopping for prescription medication, always ask if a generic form of the medication is available. Generic medication is cheaper than its brand-name counterpart, ..." more from Arkansas Attorney General Office: Medicare Web Page: Prescription-Assistance Programs or PAPs languages: English "Many pharmaceutical companies voluntarily offer their medications at little or no cost to low-income individuals through plans known as prescription-assistance programs or PAPs... " Arkansas 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...." Arkansas: 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 Bridging the Gaps A Medicare Supplement Comparison Guide (2006) source:SHIIP -Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (Arkansas Insurance Department) file size:68 pg. languages: English "...This guide also contains an outline of the benefits provided by Medicare, a glossary of commonly used terms, a description of the types of health insurance available to people with Medicare, important buyer’s tips and more. It also provides information on cost and the benefits offered by some of the Medicare supplement insurers in Arkansas..." more from SHIIP -Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (Arkansas Insurance Department): Medicare Web Page: Medicare Savings Programs Fact Sheet (2006) languages: English "In order to enroll in one of these programs you must complete an application from your County Department of Human Services.... " 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..." 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 Arkansas source:healthinsuranceinfo.net file size: 41pg. languages: English from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Arkansas, 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 Arkansas. State Pharmacy Listing - Aetna Medicare RxSM Plans - Arkansas State Aetna Medicare 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. Lanscape: 2007 Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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: Arkansas Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:24 pg. languages: English "Arkansas 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." |
| 40 Prescription Drug Plans in Arkansas This list is to familiarize you with Medicare Prescription Plans available in your state, and to provide you with contact information to specific carriers. Check with the insurance provider or medicare.gov for information about coverage options, annual deductibles, approved drugs, and other limitations. Do NOT use this web page as the basis for any decision or action. (All data is subject to change. Check with medicare.gov or the insurance provider for latest data.) | ||||||
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Company (w. link to plan web site) |
Coverage in the Gap About the gap |
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| AARP MedicareRx Plan (S5820-018) |
UnitedHealthcare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-888-867-5564 TTY Users should call: 1-877-730-4192 Members 1-888-867-5575 |
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| AdvantraRx Premier (S5670-100) |
Coventry AdvantraRx | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-882-3822 TTY Users should call: 1-800-508-9548 Members 1-866-823-5177 TTY Users should call: 1-866-823-5177 |
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| AdvantraRx Premier Plus (S5670-102) |
Coventry AdvantraRx | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-882-3822 TTY Users should call: 1-800-508-9548 Members 1-866-823-5177 TTY Users should call: 1-866-823-5177 |
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| AdvantraRx Value (S5670-099) |
Coventry AdvantraRx | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-882-3822 TTY Users should call: 1-800-508-9548 Members 1-866-823-5177 TTY Users should call: 1-866-823-5177 |
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| Aetna Medicare Rx Essentials (S5810-053) |
Aetna Medicare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-445-1796 TTY Users should call: 1-800-628-3323 Members 1-877-238-6211 TTY Users should call: 1-877-238-6211 |
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| Aetna Medicare Rx Plus (S5810-155) |
Aetna Medicare | Generic Only | Non-Members 1-800-445-1796 TTY Users should call: 1-800-628-3323 Members 1-877-238-6211 TTY Users should call: 1-877-238-6211 |
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| Aetna Medicare Rx Premier (S5810-189) |
Aetna Medicare | Generic Only | Non-Members 1-800-445-1796 TTY Users should call: 1-800-628-3323 Members 1-877-238-6211 TTY Users should call: 1-877-238-6211 |
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| CIGNATURE Rx Complete Plan (S5617-189) |
CIGNA HealthCare | Generic Only | Non-Members 1-800-735-1459 Members 1-800-222-6700 TTY Users should call: 1-800-222-6700 |
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| CIGNATURE Rx Plus Plan (S5617-095) |
CIGNA HealthCare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-735-1459 Members 1-800-222-6700 TTY Users should call: 1-800-222-6700 |
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| CIGNATURE Rx Value Plan (S5617-093) |
CIGNA HealthCare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-735-1459 Members 1-800-222-6700 TTY Users should call: 1-800-222-6700 |
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| Community Care Rx BASIC (S5803-088) |
MEMBERHEALTH | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-866-684-5353 TTY Users should call: 1-866-684-5351 Members 1-866-684-5353 TTY Users should call: 1-518-449-6800 |
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| Community Care Rx CHOICE (S5803-156) |
MEMBERHEALTH | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-866-684-5353 TTY Users should call: 1-866-684-5351 Members 1-866-684-5353 TTY Users should call: 1-518-449-6800 |
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| Community Care Rx GOLD (S5803-122) |
MEMBERHEALTH | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-866-684-5353 TTY Users should call: 1-866-684-5351 Members 1-866-684-5353 TTY Users should call: 1-518-449-6800 |
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| Humana PDP Complete S5884-047 (S5884-047) |
Humana Insurance Company | Generic and Brand | 1-800-706-0872 TTY Users should call: 1-877-833-4486 Members 1-800-281-6918 TTY Users should call: 1-800-281-6918 |
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| Humana PDP Enhanced S5884-017 (S5884-017) |
Humana Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-706-0872 TTY Users should call: 1-877-833-4486 Members 1-800-281-6918 TTY Users should call: 1-800-281-6918 |
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| Humana PDP Standard S5884-077 (S5884-077) |
Humana Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-706-0872 TTY Users should call: 1-877-833-4486 Members 1-800-281-6918 TTY Users should call: 1-800-281-6918 |
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| MedicareRx Rewards (S5960-019) |
Unicare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-866-892-5335 Members 1-800-928-6201 TTY Users should call: 1-800-928-6201 |
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| MedicareRx Rewards Plus (S5960-055) |
Unicare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-866-892-5335 Members 1-800-928-6201 TTY Users should call: 1-800-928-6201 |
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| MedicareRx Rewards Premier (S5960-089) |
Unicare | Generic Only | Non-Members 1-866-892-5335 Members 1-800-928-6201 TTY Users should call: 1-800-928-6201 |
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| Medi-Pak Rx Basic (S5795-003) |
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-392-2583 Members 1-800-698-8397 TTY Users should call: 1-850-432-1700 |
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| Medi-Pak Rx Classic (S5795-006) |
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-392-2583 Members 1-800-698-8397 TTY Users should call: 1-850-432-1700 |
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| Medi-Pak Rx Premier (S5795-002) |
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-392-2583 Members 1-800-698-8397 TTY Users should call: 1-850-432-1700 |
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| PacifiCare Comprehensive Plan (S5921-313) |
UnitedHealthcare | Generic Only | Non-Members 1-800-943-0399 Members 1-800-797-9794 TTY Users should call: 1-714-825-3600 |
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| PacifiCare Saver Plan (S5921-312) |
UnitedHealthcare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-943-0399 Members 1-800-797-9794 TTY Users should call: 1-714-825-3600 |
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| PacifiCare Select Plan (S5921-311) |
UnitedHealthcare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-943-0399 Members 1-800-797-9794 TTY Users should call: 1-714-825-3600 |
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| Prescription Pathway Bronze Plan Reg 19 (S5597-084) |
Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-765-8900 TTY Users should call: 1-866-222-3904 Members 1-800-698-8394 TTY Users should call: 1-850-432-1700 |
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| Prescription Pathway Gold Plan Reg 19 (S5581-034) |
Marquette National Life Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-845-2551 TTY Users should call: 1-866-222-3904 Members 1-800-698-8395 TTY Users should call: 1-800-698-8395 |
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| Prescription Pathway Gold Plan Reg 19 (S5597-051) |
Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-765-8900 TTY Users should call: 1-866-222-3904 Members 1-800-698-8394 TTY Users should call: 1-850-432-1700 |
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| Prescription Pathway Platinum Plan Reg 19 (S5581-058) |
Marquette National Life Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-845-2551 TTY Users should call: 1-866-222-3904 Members 1-800-698-8395 TTY Users should call: 1-800-698-8395 |
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| Prescription Pathway Silver Plan Reg 19 (S5581-130) |
Marquette National Life Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-845-2551 TTY Users should call: 1-866-222-3904 Members 1-800-698-8395 TTY Users should call: 1-800-698-8395 |
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| Prescription Pathway Silver Plan Reg19 (S5597-183) |
Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-765-8900 TTY Users should call: 1-866-222-3904 Members 1-800-698-8394 TTY Users should call: 1-850-432-1700 |
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| SilverScript (S5601-038) |
SilverScript Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-866-552-6106 TTY Users should call: 1-866-552-6288 Members 1-866-235-5660 TTY Users should call: 1-866-235-5660 |
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| SilverScript Plus (S5601-039) |
SilverScript Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-866-235-4582 TTY Users should call: 1-866-552-6288 Members 1-866-235-5660 TTY Users should call: 1-866-235-5660 |
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| Sterling Prescription Drug Plan (S4802-011) |
Sterling Life Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-888-909-1713 TTY Users should call: 1-888-858-8567 Members 1-866-865-0664 TTY Users should call: 1-866-865-0664 |
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| UA Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Cov (S5755-022) |
United American Insurance Company | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-866-524-4169 TTY Users should call: 1-866-524-4170 Members 1-866-524-4169 TTY Users should call: 1-866-524-4169 |
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| United Medicare MedAdvance (S5820-122) |
UnitedHealthcare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-888-556-6657 TTY Users should call: 1-888-556-7065 Members 1-888-556-7047 TTY Users should call: 1-888-556-7047 |
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| WellCare Complete (S5967-087) |
WellCare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-888-423-5252 Members 1-888-550-5252 TTY Users should call: 1-888-550-5252 |
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| WellCare Premier (S5967-122) |
WellCare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-888-423-5252 Members 1-888-550-5252 TTY Users should call: 1-888-550-5252 |
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| WellCare Signature (S5967-053) |
WellCare | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-888-423-5252 Members 1-888-550-5252 TTY Users should call: 1-888-550-5252 |
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| YOURx PLAN (S5660-019) |
Medco YOURx PLAN | No gap coverage | Non-Members 1-800-758-3605 TTY Users should call: 1-800-716-3231 Members 1-800-758-4574 TTY Users should call: 1-800-758-4574 |
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| 1 Medicare Special Needs Plans in Arkansas This list is to familiarize you with Medicare Special Needs Plans available in your state, and to provide you with contact information to specific carriers. Check with the insurance provider or medicare.gov for information about coverage options, annual deductibles, approved drugs, and other limitations. Do NOT use this web page as the basis for any decision or action. (All data is subject to change. Check with medicare.gov or the insurance provider for latest data.) | ||||||
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| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Complete Plus Rx (H0401-004-0) |
SecureHorizons | For people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. | Non-Members 1-800-332-1946 TTY Users should call: 1-888-685-8480 Members 1-866-540-5917 TTY Users should call: 1-888-685-8480 |
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