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Medicare Part D Plan Comparisons

Get the Right Medicare Plan Compare and Apply to Medicare Part D Plans. Medicare Part D is a Federal program to subsidize the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries.

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November 15th began Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Compare and Save on Medicare Part D Plans.

State Resources

Alabama Medicare

Medicare Health and Drug Plans in Alabama

46 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) available
88% of people with Medicare have prescription drug coverage (including 59% with Part D)
48% of people with Part D get Extra Help (also called the low-income subsidy, or LIS)
100% of people with Medicare have access to a MA plan for a $0 premium100% of people with Medicare have access to a MA plan with maximum out-of-pocket cost limit less than or equal to $3,400
18 PDPs have $0 deductibles
$22.00 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP
$60.50 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP with any generic coverage in the Coverage Gap
9 PDPs have a premium of $0 for people who qualify for Extra Help

Alaska Medicare

Medicare Health and Drug Plans in Alaska

41 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) available
81% of people with Medicare have prescription drug coverage (including 39% with Part D)
61% of people with Part D get Extra Help (also called the low-income subsidy, or LIS)
0% of people with Medicare have access to a MA plan for a $0 premium0% of people with Medicare have access to a MA plan with maximum out-of-pocket cost limit less than or equal to $3,400
16 PDPs have $0 deductibles
$23.80 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP
$75.20 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP with any generic coverage in the Coverage Gap
6 PDPs have a premium of $0 for people who qualify for Extra Help

Amerian Somoa

Medicare Health and Drug Plans in American Samoa

3 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) available80% of people with Part D get Extra Help (also called the low-income subsidy, or LIS)
2 PDPs have $0 deductibles
$29.90 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP
$74.90 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP with any generic coverage in the Coverage Gap
0 PDPs have a premium of $0 for people who qualify for Extra Help

Arizona Medicare

Medicare Health and Drug Plans in Arizona

46 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) available
86% of people with Medicare have prescription drug coverage (including 61% with Part D)
30% of people with Part D get Extra Help (also called the low-income subsidy, or LIS)
100% of people with Medicare have access to a MA plan for a $0 premium
100% of people with Medicare have access to a MA plan with maximum out-of-pocket cost limit less than or equal to $3,400
17 PDPs have $0 deductibles
$10.30 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP
$40.40 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP with any generic coverage in the Coverage Gap
8 PDPs have a premium of $0 for people who qualify for Extra Help

Arkansas Medicare

Medicare Health and Drug Plans in Arkansas

49 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) available
86% of people with Medicare have prescription drug coverage (including 60% with Part D)
45% of people with Part D get Extra Help (also called the low-income subsidy, or LIS)
100% of people with Medicare have access to a MA plan for a $0 premium
100% of people with Medicare have access to a MA plan with maximum out-of-pocket cost limit less than or equal to $3,400
20 PDPs have $0 deductibles
$14.20 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP
$46.40 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP with any generic coverage in the Coverage Gap
15 PDPs have a premium of $0 for people who qualify for Extra Help

Medicare 2010 Plans

Plan costs and coverage change each year, so all people with Medicare should check to make sure their plan still meets their needs and budget. There may be a Medicare health or drug plan available with better coverage or a lower deductible in 2010.

Medicare Beneficiaries

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Choose a plan that meets your needs and budget.

Important Dates

October

Watch your mail for notices from Medicare, Social Security, and health and drug plans with information about changes in 2010
Compare plans online at www.medicare.org starting October 15
Find out if you are in the Doughnut Hole at www.MedicareDoughnutHole.org

November

“Medicare & You” 2010 arrives in your mail
Open Enrollment starts November 15

December

Open Enrollment ends December 31

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