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brochure or publication: 2007 Virginia Medicare Supplement Insurance Premium Comparison Guide source:Virginia Bureau of Insurance file size: 169 pg.   languages: English (2006) "...this Guide offers information to familiarize you with the types of Medicare supplement insurance plans available, and how these policies and plans could be compatible with your individual needs and circumstances. Use this Guide to help you understand the “Medigap” options offered in Virginia and the importance of supplementing your Medicare coverage..."   more from Virginia Bureau of Insurance: web page: Insurers Offering Medicare Products languages: English "The Bureau of Insurance offers the following lists of insurance companies licensed in Virginia: Medicare Supplement and Select Insurance Companies, and Medicare Advantage Plans..." Medicare brochure or publication: MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE COMPANIES file size: 11 pg.   languages: English (REVISED 12/11/07) PART I – APPROVED POLICIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 65 OR OLDER "This list is given to you for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the State Corporation Commission of any product or service or of any person or organization offering any product or service..." Medicare brochure or publication: (Virginia) SENIOR CITIZENS HANDBOOK source:Virginia State Bar file size: 126 pg.   languages: English "Laws & Programs Affecting Senior Citizens in Virginia..." (2005 Edition) Medicare brochure or publication: Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) brochure source:Virginia Department for the Aging file size: 2 pg.   languages: English "The Center for Elder Rights offers a variety of legal, consumer, aging, and long-term care information and assistance for older Virginians and their families..."   also from Virginia Department for the Aging: Medicare publication: Be Informed, Be Aware, Be Involved Brochure 2 pages; languages: English Short brochure with tips to help fight Medicare and Medicaid abuse, fraud, and waste. Medicare Web Page: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage languages: English "The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) is bringing Prescription Drug Coverage to Medicare beneficiaries. This prescription drug coverage is designed to help you pay for the prescriptions you need, and will be available to all people who qualify for Medicare..." Medicare Web Page: Medicaid and Medicare Part B Enrollees source:Virginia Department of Social Services languages: English The Social Security Administration and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services are working together to let you know about special state programs that could help elderly persons on a fixed income to pay their Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) premium and other medical costs. Many people save more than $600 a year by participating in these programs. Medicare Web Page: (Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder source:Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare languages: English Find and compare plans for all states, including Virginia Medicare Prescription Drug plans Medicare Web Page: Rx Partnership (RxP) languages: English "... RxP is an innovative public/private partnership to increase access to free prescription medications for Virginia's eligible uninsured...." Medicare brochure or publication: Virginia 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 brochure or publication: 2008 MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE AVAILABLE IN VIRGINIA source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services file size:1 pg.  languages: English "...•52 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) serving people with Medicare for 2008 •27 PDPs offering enhanced benefits or services (a net change of 1 plan) •88.3% of people with Medicare could switch to a PDP with a lower premium in 2008...." Medicare brochure or publication: Landscape: Virginia Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:53 pg.   languages: English "Virginia 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." Medicare brochure or publication: Lanscape: Virginia Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:3 pg.   languages: English   "Virginia 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."

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