Medicare Rx--The New Law and You
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2004-03-12 17:09:00-05:00
Medicare Rx ― The New Law and You
Lead state and regional volunteers and staff, as well as AARP Board members, met at AARP Headquarters in Washington, D.C. during January to discuss the Medicare legislation with their peers from other states.
Their voices and energy, along with those of many other AARP volunteers, are critical in AARP's efforts to educate the public about this measure and engage the public to win additional legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable. Volunteers came away from the meeting with additional materials about the Medicare legislation and AARP's next legislative steps.
"I feel better equipped to provide leadership and support for these efforts," said Norma Wood, AARP Texas State Lead for Advocacy.
Between now and November 2005, when the first enrollment period begins, Medicare will provide information designed to clarify how the system works and to help beneficiaries make decisions and compare enrollment fees and discounts. For more details, go to Medicare online or call (800) 633-4227.
To see what your out-of-pocket costs would be if you enroll in the new benefit, check out AARP's exclusive Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator online.
AARP Texas is now involved in providing education and materials concerning this upcoming benefit. AARP will provide information in its publications, on its Web site and through mailings to members.
The AARP Texas State Office staff and volunteers are available to speak to groups on the issue. For more information, please contact Donna Goertz at dgoertz@aarp.org or (512) 480-2418.
Publications explaining the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage are now available: The New Law and You, stock number D18059, and Eight Ways Americans Will Benefit from the New Prescription Drug Law, stock number D18058, can be ordered through AARP Fulfillment.
Publication requests should include the quantity, title and stock number for each publication and a contact name, phone number and street address. Please do not use a post office box. Mail your request to:
AARP Fulfillment
601 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20049
Attn: Fulfillment Services
Or Fax to: AARP Fulfillment Services
(202) 434-6986 or 6987
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