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Quarterly Partner eNewsletter

Q2 2016

 
How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Penalties
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Our Pharmacist Can Help Your Clients Manage Rising Rx Costs

How would you respond if a client told you his heart medication suddenly costs more than his monthly mortgage payment, threatening his retirement plan? We hired a pharmacist so you can help clients contain skyrocketing prescription drug costs. See how this adds value to your practice.

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3 Tips to Help Your Clients Cut Prescription Drug Costs

Drug prices are predicted to soar 50% over the next few years. Share our pharmacist’s top cost-saving tips with your clients by sending this email or letter.

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Dates To Know

Jan. 1 – Feb. 14
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
When someone with a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) can leave that plan and switch to Original Medicare.
 
Feb. 15 – Oct. 14
"Lock-in Period"
When most Medicare beneficiaries are unable to change their underlying Medicare coverage, unless they have a Special Election Period.
Jan. 1 – March 31
General Enrollment Period
When someone who did not enroll in Medicare Part B during his or her initial enrollment period gets another chance to sign up. However, he or she may have to pay a late enrollment penalty.
Oct. 15 – Dec. 7
Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage
When all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for the next year.

How Medicare Smart Are You?

Which of the following items and services are not covered by Medicare Part A and Part B?

Please click to select your answer.

a. b.

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