Medicare Part D Enrollment

Since its inception, Medicare Part D has helped millions of Americans access prescription drug coverage.

Patient eligibility requirements:

• Individuals who have Medicare Part A or Part B

Program enrollment:

• Enrollment is on an annual basis
• Annual open-enrollment period is November 15 through December 31 of each year
• Some Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in Part D any time during the year. These include:
• New Medicare beneficiaries
• Medicare beneficiaries who lose their employer- sponsored retiree coverage
• Medicare beneficiaries who are approved for financial assistance with Part D costs by the Social Security Administration

Additional program information

Please go to www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for more information.

Consult the "Medicare and You" handbook, which lists the Medicare prescription drug plans available in the beneficiary's area.

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs and other local and community-based organizations offer free, personalized counseling. Call 1-800-MEDICARE to get the telephone number of your locally based organization.