Prescription Advantage



United Healthcare Premium Billing Issue

UPDATE on 2009 Blue Cross Billing Error

2009 Blue Cross Part D Billing Error — May 2010


Prescription Advantage Application Form — January 2010


~ "Save Money and Twist with Chubby Checker" ~
Have you seen the Social Security ads with Chubby Checker? There's a new "Twist" in the law that makes it easier to apply for "Extra Help " for prescription drugs.
Social Security no longer counts life insurance or aid from others as income.   More people can now get help with Medicare drug plan coverage.   Income has to be less than $16,245 for an individual and $21,855 for a couple;   resources have to be under $12,510 for an individual and $25,010 for a couple.
Apply on-line at www.socialsecurity.gov or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.   Or you can contact your local SHINE counselor at 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636) and press "3" when prompted.   Check out the new "Twist!"   (Spanish and other language brochures are available also.)
      — Thanks to Emmett Schmarsow, Program Manager for Councils on Aging and Senior Centers, Executive Office of Elder Affairs

Prescription Advantage Benefit Change, 2010

Important Note:   Your Medicare drug plan will be sending you a premium bill each month.   It is very important that you pay the bill or you could lose your Medicare prescription drug benefits!

Prescription Advantage Final Update, 17 November 2009


Prescription Advantage Update, 23 October 2009



Final Chart comparing pre-2009 and 2009 Prescription Advantage coverage


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