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Overview

This site provides State specific information about the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act and the Part D prescription drug benefit.  Resources will be updated as new information becomes available.  

The following information can be found by clicking on the links on the left sidebar:

  • What's New--The latest information/materials
  • Repayment to States--Information on the 2006 State to Plan Demonstration and Reconciliation
  • Low-Income Subsidy--Information for State Officials on the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) or "extra help," including: LIS Print Ads, English translation of Spanish and Asian American/Pacific Islander print advertisements, and other print materials, such as brochures and drop-in articles, for the LIS campaign.
  • Backgrounders--Series of "background" information for State Policymakers on Part D
  • SPAPs--State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (SPAP) Information
  • SPATC--Information on the State Pharmaceutical Transition Commission that met during 2004
  • Outreach and Education--Publications, weblinks, and information on outreach and education related to States, dual eligibles, and Medicare Savings Program (MSP) individuals
  • Enrollment Information--Enrollment guidance, documents and information particularly for duals and MSP beneficiaries
  • Notifications to Beneficiaries--Compilation of the notifications to beneficiaries like duals and MSP beneficiaries
  • Data Exchange--Information on the data exchanges regarding Part D enrollment & eligibility  between CMS and the States
  • PDP Information for States--Information for State officials on the Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs)
  • Social Security Administration--Important information from our partner, SSA, regarding the low-income subsidy
  • Materials in Spanish--Materials, including notifications and other information, in Spanish
  • Excluded Drug Coverage by State Medicaid Program--
  • MIG Outreach Materials--Information on the supplemental funding under Medicaid Infrastructure Grants (MIG) to conduct outreach to Medicaid buy-in participants about Part D

 

 

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Related Links Inside CMS
Medicare and You Handbook [PDF, 6,000KB]

Your Rights and Protections [PDF, 534KB]

Prescription Drug Coverage Information Page

The Medicare Official Consumer Website: www.medicare.gov

Social Security Administration
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