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1. Check out the Extra Help for Part D

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Wed Jan 16, 2013, 02:46 PM

Jan 2013

http://www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp/

Edit to add:

That may eliminate the enrollment period. I know it allows you to change providers outside of the period. Of course if you qualify for the extra help and your state expands Medicaid in accordance with ACA you might qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid allows three prescriptions per month.

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Hi fellow Seniors! I need suggestions. [View all] Paper Roses Jan 2013 OP

Check out the Extra Help for Part D Downwinder Jan 2013 #1

I buy my blood pressure meds from this Canadian pharmacy. RebelOne Jan 2013 #2

Before I selected COSTCO pharmacy I talked to Walgreen's question everything Jan 2013 #3

AAA has a presciption discount plan, too REACTIVATED IN CT Feb 2013 #5

I'll look into this REACTIVATED IN CT Feb 2013 #6

They did, and they were expensive, more than COSTCO question everything Feb 2013 #7

They do list it. Le Taz Hot Mar 2013 #9

Some Part D premiums are reasonable, but REACTIVATED IN CT Feb 2013 #4

If you are low income Le Taz Hot Mar 2013 #8

Be careful.....honestly, I wish I had gone for a cheaper Part D program. I take two prescriptions. snappyturtle Mar 2013 #10