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Medicare’s New Prescription Drug Benefit

Do you have questions about Medicare’s new prescription drug benefit? Ukrop’s Pharmacy can help.

We Accept ALL Medicare prescription drug plans in Virginia

Expert pharmacy staff to help answer your questions

We offer seminars and information sessions to help you learn more about your options

Help in managing multiple medications (Medication Therapy Management)

We accept all plans offered in Virginia

Below is an alphabetical list (by provider name) of all the Medicare prescription drug plans in Virginia.

Provider Organization	Plan Name
A

Aetna Medicare

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Aetna Medicare Rx Essentials

Aetna Medicare Rx Plus

Aetna Medicare Rx Premier

Blue MedicareRx
Value

Blue MedicareRx
Plus

Blue MedicareRx
Premier

Provider Organization	Plan Name
C

CIGNA HealthCare

Coventry AdvantraRx

CIGNATURE Rx Value Plan

CIGNATURE Rx Premier Plan

CIGNATURE Rx Complete Plan

AdvantraRx Value

AdvantraRx Premier

AdvantraRx Premier Plus

Provider Organization	Plan Name
F

First Health Premier

Provider Organization	Plan Name
H

Humana Inc.

Humana PDP Standard S5884-065

Humana PDP Enhanced S5884-006

Humana PDP Complete S5884-035

Provider Organization	Plan Name
M

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.

MEMBERHEALTH

YOURx PLAN

Community Care Rx BASIC

Community Care Rx CHOICE

Community Care Rx GOLD

Provider Organization	Plan Name
P

PacifiCare Life and Health Insurance Company

Prescription
Pathway

PacifiCare
Saver Plan

PacifiCare
Select Plan

PacifiCare Comprehensive Plan

Prescription Pathway Bronze Plan Reg 7

Prescription Pathway Silver Plan Reg 7

Prescription Pathway Gold Plan Reg 7

Prescription Pathway Platinum Plan Reg 7

Provider Organization	Plan Name
R

RxAmerica

Advantage Star Plan

Advantage Freedom Plan

Provider Organization	Plan Name
S

SilverScript

Sterling Plus Rx

SilverScript

SilverScript Plus

Sterling Prescription Drug Plan

Provider Organization	Plan Name
U

Unicare

United American Insurance Company

United Healthcare

Medicare RX Rewards

UA Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Cov

AARP MedicareRx Plan

United Medicare MedAdvance

Provider Organization	Plan Name
W

WellCare

WellCare Signature

WellCare Complete

WellCare Premier

Answers to common Medicare Part D Questions

Here are a few quick questions and answers you may be looking for:

1. What is Medicare Part D?
Medicare Part D is the new prescription drug benefit offered by Medicare effective January 1, 2006. It will help reduce costs on generic and branded prescription costs.

2. Am I eligible to participate?
If you are currently receiving Medicare benefits, you are eligible. For answers to more questions, ask any Ukrop’s Pharmacist or you can visit Medicare’s Web Site www.medicare.gov.

3. Do I have to enroll to participate in the prescription drug savings?
Yes. Enrollment is voluntary and began on November 15, 2005. Please review the important dates section.

4. How do I receive Medicare Part D benefits?
There are several ways to receive Medicare Part D drug coverage. You can join a Medicare Part D drug plan, Medicare Advantage Plan or other Medicare plans that offer drug coverage. To enroll in a plan, call 1-800-MEDICARE or go to www.medicare.gov.

5. What will I have to pay?
You will have to pay a premium, which will vary depending on the plan you choose. You will also have to pay a yearly deductible and part of the cost of your prescriptions (including co-payment/co-insurance).

6. What will happen if I have limited income?
If you have limited income, you may qualify for additional help, which may include not having to pay a deductible or premium.

7. How do I choose a plan?
There are several Medicare prescription drug plans (PDP’s) being offered in Virginia. Each plan is different and offers a variety of different options, including which pharmacies you may go to and which drugs are covered. Ukrop’s accepts all plans that are currently offered in Virginia. Look at each plan carefully and be sure that the drugs you take are included on the formulary (a list of covered drugs) of the plan you choose. To help you choose a plan, visit Medicare’s “Prescription Drug Plan Finder” (www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/public)

8. What if I already have prescription drug coverage?
If you currently have drug coverage through any of the following:
- Medigap (supplement) policy
- private pension program or retiree group plan
- Medicare Advantage plan
Compare your current coverage to the coverage available through Medicare. Check to make sure your current plan will still be covering prescription drugs.

If you currently have drug coverage through Medicaid, you will have to enroll in Medicare Part D.

If you have prescription drug coverage through TRICARE, the Veterans Administration (VA), or FEHBP (federal employee retiree benefits), coverage should continue, but you may qualify for extra help through Medicare. You may want to contact your benefits administrator for coverage information.

If you have a Medicare-approved discount card, it will expire on May 15, 2006.

9. Can I change plans once I have enrolled?
Yes. Each year, you may change your plan during the open enrollment period from November 15 through December 31. Your new plan will become effective January 1 of the next year.

10. What drugs are not covered by Medicare Part D?
Diabetic testing supplies
Medications for anorexia, weight loss, and weight gain
Medications for fertility treatment
Medications for cosmetic purposes or hair growth
Medications for cough and cold
Prescription vitamins and minerals
Non-prescription drugs
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part A or Part B (Inpatient drugs)

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Important Dates

Here are the important dates to remember:

November 15, 2005
Patients begin enrolling in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.

January 1, 2006
Drug coverage begins for those enrolling prior to December 31st

May 15, 2006
Last day to enroll in a plan for 2006 coverage without penalty

November 15 – December 31, 2006
Open enrollment for 2007 coverage

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Comprehensive Medicare Part D Information Manual

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For more information, ask any Ukrop’s Pharmacist or you can visit www.medicare.gov.

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