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Washington Medicare Coverage, Prescription Drug Plans
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Medicare brochure or publication: Medicare Part D Fact Sheet: Prescription Drug Plans in Oregon and Washington source:Oregon Primary Care Association file size: 2 pg.   languages: English  date:August, 2005 Information about the kinds of coverage offered by the approximately 21 organizations that will market stand-alone prescription drug plans throughout Oregon and Washington in 2006. Medicare brochure or publication:7 Steps to understanding Medicare’s new prescription drug program January 2006 (Washington) source:State of Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner file size: 32 pg.   languages: English  date:August, 2005 from the document: "This workbook is designed to help you make a timely and informed decision about Medicare’s new prescription drug program..."   more from State of Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner Medicare Web Page: SHIBA HelpLine - Medicare - SHIBA HelpLine — Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors languages: English "The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine is a special service of the Insurance Commissioner's Office that provides free health-insurance education, assistance, and advocacy for all Washington residents..." Medicare brochure or publication: Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D) Rules about joining, switching, or leaving plans file size: 2 pg.   languages: English  date:August, 2005 from the document: "You may use a Part D enrollment period to join, switch, or leave a Part D plan. To switch plans, you only have to join a new plan. Your old plan will automatically end..." Medicare brochure or publication: February 2007 Approved Medigap (Medicare Supplement) Plans - Washington file size: 6 pg.   languages: English  Medicare brochure or publication: Your Medicare Choices file size: 27 pg.   languages: English  date:August, 2005 from the document: "This publication will help you understand Medicare programs and your options for supplementing Medicare benefits. Choices may vary and can be complex..." Medicare Web Page: Medicare Plans source:Regence BlueShield file size:6 pg.   languages: English  date:October 2005 Coverage information for MedAdvantage™ Plan, Part D Prescription Drug Coverage, and Traditional Medicare Supplement plans Medicare Web Page: PAYING FOR THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY YOU NEED source:University of Washington Center for Technology and Disability Studies languages: English   "A Consumer Guide to Funding Sources in Washington State" Medicare brochure or publication: Washington 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: Washington: 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: What Medicare Covers & How Much You Will Pay source:Medicare Rights Center languages: English   Charts of premiums, deductables, and other information for medicare coverage under Part A, Part B, and Part D Medicaid brochure or publication: A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Washington State source:healthinsuranceinfo.net file size: 48pg.   languages: English from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Washington State, 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 Washington State. Medicare brochure or publication: State Pharmacy Listing - Aetna Medicare RxSM Plans - Oregon / Washington 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 Washington State 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 Washington State 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: Washington State Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:17 pg.   languages: English "Washington State 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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