Need Help With Part D? Look Here
(By Larry Morris -- The Washington Post)
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The major source of information about Part D, Medicare's new drug program, is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which urges beneficiaries and people assisting them to either call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit the Web site http:/
At http:/
A 10-minute demonstration of Medicare's online tool for helping people find a drug plan is available at http:/
For District residents , assistance is available from the Health Insurance Counseling Project at George Washington University's National Law Center, 202-739-0668.
Maryland residents may call the state's Department of Aging at 800-243-3425 or 410-767-1100. Local offices include Montgomery (240-777-1131), Prince George's (301-265-8450), Frederick (301-694-1605), Howard (410-313-6410), Anne Arundel (410-222-4464), Charles (301-934-0109), St. Mary's (301-475-4200, extension 1050) and Calvert (410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170).
Virginia residents may contact the state's Department for the Aging at http:/
Other sources of information about the drug program include:
Medicare Rights Center: http:/
Center for Medicare Advocacy: http:/
