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Table of Contents

Getting Started - The Basics

About Enrolling

Costs and Coverage

Problems Getting Your Drugs Under Your Plan

Other Common Problems / Changing Plans

Information for Medicare Providers

How do I enroll for Part D coverage?

First, make a list of your drugs and dosages, as well as your preferred pharmacy. After you have completed this step, you are ready to enroll.

There are several ways to enroll:

Visit the official Medicare enrollment site on the web and enroll on-line in a Part D Plan. For information about which Part D plan will best meet your prescription needs, go to Medicare's Formulary Finder on the web.

OR

If you have Medicaid (MaineCare), or Low Cost Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled (DEL), call:
MaineCare Pharmacy Help Desk at 1-866-796-2463, or TTY: (800) 423-4331 (for the hearing impaired)

OR

If you have prescription drug coverage through a private insurance company, or an employer/retiree plan, or VA coverage, or a union plan, or a supplemental (Medigap) policy, call:

  • Your plan administrator or your Human Resource Department.

OR

If you are unsure about your current prescription drug coverage, or if you need assistance with enrolling, call:

  • Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-877-353-3771, or TTY: 1-800-750-5353 (for the hearing impaired)



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