Medicare Part D effective 01/01/2006 |
| The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of
2003 established Part D as a fourth part to the Medicare Program, to help
seniors pay for the high cost of prescription medications. Part
D became effective January 1, 2006 and is available to anyone who currently
has Part A and Part B. The initial enrollment period began November 15,
2005. Participation in Medicare Part D is voluntary. The
income level and assets of potential participants determines
the level of prescription assistance they will receive. |
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