Medicare Today - Time for Change

Are you or someone in your family worried about the high rise of prices when it comes to your prescriptions? Medication should not be something we have to worry about, it shouldn't be something that we can't have. You won't benefit by cutting your pills in half and making them stretch, that isn't healthy and neither is just skipping them all together.

We are in a day and time where health is the most important thing in our life and in the lives of others, especially those who are close to you. You want to be able to enjoy life and keep your health in check by taking the daily doses of the medications you might need or have needed in your life.

Don't just think that "everyone" knows about Medicare.. in my mind it was always something I "guessed" I'd get when I got really old..or something that my parents would be needing shortly (sorry Mom if you read this, LOL). Actually my parents have another 15 to 17 years before they are elgible for Medicare unless...

From Medicare Today's website: Generally speaking, any citizen or permanent resident of the United States aged 65 year or older is eligible for Medicare benefits. Those who are not yet 65 may also qualify for coverage if they are disabled or suffer from End-Stage Renal disease (ESRD).

But regardless of the age of my parents there are many people who are 65 and don't have the coverage they need. This is sometimes due to not knowing, not wanting to find out, or just thinking that its too hard to switch an existing plan that is charging them an arm and a leg per prescription.

Now is the time for CHANGE and I truly believe this, we NEED to know our options whether young or old. Just think of how much extra you could save by having a more affordable prescription plan.


From Medicare Today:
November 15 kicked off the annual open enrollment period for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. This period, which concludes on December 31 gives Medicare beneficiaries and people who are eligible for Medicare the opportunity to enroll in Medicare or to change their coverage, including Part D prescription drug coverage. It is the perfect time for beneficiaries to review their plan, compare alternatives and choose the option that best suits their needs.

Current and potential beneficiaries can speak with a Medicare counselor for information about the benefit by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). To prepare for a discussion with a counselor, you should have on hand a list of the prescription drugs you take, including the dosage and frequency, Medicare ID card, and a preferred pharmacy that you use to fill your prescriptions.

For those who may qualify financially for additional help, the Social Security Administration can also provide assistance. Medicare beneficiaries interested in applying for extra help or those who have previously applied and wish to check their status may call 1-800-772-1213 to contact their local Social Security Administration office.

Medicare Part D:

Remember the deadline to enroll in Medicare Part D is December 31st, so be sure to review your existing plan or find out if your eligible, weigh out the pros and the cons, and get the help you need at little or no cost at all with Medicare Part D! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!


Thanks to the Parent Bloggers Network for this opportunity and the much provided information on Medicare and Medicare Plan D (presciption-drug coverage plan)

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~Kristinia/Loving Heart Mommy~