Prescription Drug Assistance

Many individuals at some point in their lives need health improving medications and this section is dedicated to providing information to help you find the best options available to you or a loved one. This information is provided in fact sheets, links to other websites, links to other agency publications and contact numbers. We hope you find this information helpful.

FLORIDA DISCOUNT DRUG CARD (PDF 70KB)
The Florida Discount Drug Card is designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for residents who lack insurance coverage or who may reach the Medicare prescription drug plan "gap." A fact sheet that includes contact and application information. (1 page)

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE OPTIONS (PDF 82KB)
Information that summarizes state, federal, military, and other prescription assistance options that may help with the high cost of medications. Florida contact information is also included. (2-pages) (Revised 5/27/09)

MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE - PART D

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (PDF 202KB)
An overview of the Part D prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. (4 pages) (Revised 05/29/2009)

Prescription Drug Plans in Florida (PDF 88KB)
A fact sheet listing the stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDP) and Medicare Advantage Drug Plans (MA-PD) available in Florida. (2 pages) (Revised 6/16/09).

Enrollment and Disenrollment (PDF 146KB)
Important information about enrollment periods, voluntary and involuntary disenrollment, special election periods and more. (2 pages)

Extra Help Program (PDF 213KB)
Detailed financial information about how eligible individuals may apply for substantial cost-saving prescription drug plan assistance through Social Security. (1 page)

Medicare Open Enrollment Center (an outside link)
This site provides information on choosing a plan, where to get your questions answered, information on extra financial help, and more.

Part D Fact Sheets (by Topic)

Alzheimer’s (PDF 72KB)
Appeals and Coverage Determinations (PDF 433KB)
Before you Receive Your Membership Card (PDF 41KB)
Caregiving for Someone with Medicare (PDF 344KB)
Complaints (PDF 44KB)
Coverage Gap (PDF 51KB)
Drugs Covered (PDF 295KB)
Employer or Union Coverage (PDF 516KB)
Extra Help – Helping People with Medicare Apply (PDF 50KB)
Foodstamps (PDF 160 KB)
Fraud and Identify Theft (PDF 359KB)
HIV/AIDS (PDF 135KB)
HUD Housing (PDF 161KB)
Joining and Switching Plans (PDF 54KB)
Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF 336KB)
Re-Assignment (PDF 47KB)
Repayment of Premiums and Co-Pays (PDF 49KB)
Transition – More Time to Fill Your Prescriptions (PDF 414KB)
TRICARE (PDF 140KB)
VA Benefits (PDF 561KB)
Withholding Premiums/Payment Options (PDF 379KB)
Worksheet - English Version (PDF 294KB); Spanish Version (PDF 204KB)

Social Security Assistance (outside links)

Apply for the Extra Help Assistance
Reviewing Your Eligibility for Extra Help

PART D ONLINE ENROLLMENT (outside link)
This link will take you to the Medicare Prescription Drug online enrollment tool. Once there, just look down the page and click on “Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans” and follow the prompts. If you would like help with the comparison tool, feel free to call a SHINE Counselor at 1-800-963-5337.