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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

What if my Part D plan removes my drug from its formulary?

Your Part D plan must provide written notice to you at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the change in its formulary.

If your Part D plan fails to provide you with written notice of a change in its formulary, it must provide you with a 60-day supply of your drug.

NOTE: Your Part D plan cannot change its formulary from November 15- March 3 of each year.

If your Part D plan fails to provide you with written notice of a change in its formulary, and refuses to provide you with a 60-day supply of your drug, contact:

Legal Services for the Elderly
1-800-750-5353

If you receive notice from your Part D plan, or otherwise find out about formulary change that affects you, contact your doctor.

Explain to your doctor that your drug is no longer on your Part D plan's formulary. Find out whether your doctor will prescribe a substitute drug that is on your Part D plan's formulary.

If your doctor believes that you must have the prescribed drug, then ask your doctor to contact your Part D plan to request an "Exception" and to explain why your drug is medically necessary.

NOTE: You have a RIGHT to request an Exception.

For questions or advice, contact
Legal Services for the Elderly at 1-800-750-5353
.

Get more information about requesting an Exception.



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