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New Mexico Medicare; NM; Medicare Part D in New Mexico

New Mexico Medicare Coverage, Prescription Drug Plans
New Mexico Medicare Help Articles & Resources

Medicare Web Page: Details of the New Mexico Discount Prescription Drug Program source:NM Retiree Health Care Authority Discount Prescription Drug Program languages: English from the web page: "...What You Need to Know - In 2006, the Legislature and Governor Richardson expanded a State-supported program to be available to all New Mexico residents. The name of the program is the Discount Prescription Drug Program (DPDP)..." Medicare Web Page: Medicare, Extra Help & Prescription Drug Coverage source: New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department languages: English from the web page: "2007 – What is on the horizon? Presentation by NM Aging & Long-Term Services Department ..."   more from New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department : Medicare Web Page: NEARING MEDICARE AGE? THINGS TO CONSIDER languages: English from the web page: "Most people qualify for Medicare when they reach age 65, or when they have been receiving social security disability benefits for two years. As you approach either of those milestones, you should be aware of some choices, rights, and benefits you will have—and not just those involving Medicare’s infamous new drug coverage..." Medicare Publication: DON’T OVERLOOK MEDICARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES 1 page; languages: English from the publication: "Medicare beneficiaries who need home care should always look into whether they can qualify for home health services. It is not a general personal care or chore-worker service. Rather, Medicare home health covers limited, specifically defined at-home care related to identified medical conditions, and includes personal care services..." Medicare Web Page: Prescription Drug Pricing Guide source:New Mexico Attorney General 14 pages; languages: English from the publication: ...Your medicines have changed. They are more powerful and more effective. They are also more expensive. This booklet can help you save money.... " Medicare Web Page: Medicare Carve-Out: source: New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool languages: English from the web page: "...This NMMIP Carve-Out Plan is designed to “coordinate” benefits with Medicare and usually pays benefits only after Medicare has paid its portion of your covered health care services. Medicare is called the “primary” coverage or carrier and pays its benefits first..." Medicare Web Page: Fair Rx Prices For All New Mexicans source: NEW MEXICO PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP languages: English from the web page: "...Are you tired of paying high drug costs? Enroll today in the SenioRx program to begin saving up to 55 percent off of your prescription drugs..." Medicare Web Page: Medicare Frequently Asked Questions source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico languages: English from the web page: "...What is not covered by Original Medicare? What is Medicare Prescription Drug coverage? When can I switch Medicare plans? ..." Medicare brochure or publication: New Mexico 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: New Mexico: Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) Premiums, 2007 source:Kaiser Family Foundation / statehealthfacts.org languages: English from the web page: "...Beneficiaries can join a prescription drug plan (PDP) for drug coverage only and get their other Medicare benefits through the fee-for-service program, as the majority of people with Medicare currently do. Alternatively they can join a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan..." 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 NEW MEXICO source:healthinsuranceinfo.net file size: 48pg.   languages: English from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. from the publication: "...As a New Mexico resident, 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 New Mexico resident..." Medicare brochure or publication: State Pharmacy Listing - Aetna Medicare RxSM Plans - New Mexico 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. Medicaid brochure or publication: Medicare & You 2007 (New Mexico specific version) source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 152pp   languages: English and Spanish from www.medicare.gov: "Medicare & You 2007... contains important information about what’s new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. These files are ... the printed version that people with Medicare will get in the mail this fall. Plan information contained in each book may change after printing." Medicare brochure or publication: Lanscape: 2007 New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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: New Mexico Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:18 pg.   languages: English "New Mexico 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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