Help With Medicare Part D
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As of Jan. 1, 2006, if you are Medicare-eligible, you are able to use Medicare to obtain prescription drugs.

This is called Medicare Part D. Participants had until May 16, 2006, to join Medicare Part D without paying a higher premium.

How to Access Medicare Part D

If you are eligible for Medicare, you may get prescription drug coverage through: 

¢ A Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan (MAPD) which provides ALL
   Medicare-covered services including prescription drug coverage plus other
   additional benefits

¢ A stand-alone prescription drug plan (PDP) which provides only
   prescription drug coverage. Individuals who choose this option would keep
   their original Medicare coverage.

¢ St. John’s PremierPlus members are already enrolled in a Medicare
   Advantage Plan and automatically have Medicare prescription drug
   coverage as of Jan. 1, 2006.

St. John’s Seniors operates a CLAIM site, which is a volunteer-based program developed to assist seniors with their insurance claims. Trained volunteers can answer Medicare recipients’ questions about coverage and help recipients apply for the discount cards.

Please call the CLAIM (Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri) line at 1-800-390-3330 to set up an appointment.