Medicare Part D
Common Questions Received
and Answers Given by
APA This Week
Can
I distribute enrollment forms for Community CareRx?
Yes,
pharmacists can distribute enrollment forms for Medicare Part D drug plans and
can help seniors complete a form.
However, pharmacists cannot coerce seniors towards a particular plan and
cannot keep and mail the enrollment form for the senior.
How
do I handle dual eligibles and the fact that they are
automatically assigned a plan by CMS?
Although
these patients will be auto-enrolled, you can enroll them into a different plan beginning November 15th. The new enrollment will
supersede the auto-enrollment, with no additional paperwork required.
How
will extension-of-benefits work?
From
what APA understands, Medicare Part D will not have
restrictions on the number of prescriptions a senior can receive.
Do
Medicare beneficiaries who are not 65 years of age qualify for Medicare Part D?
If
an individual qualifies for Medicare Part A or B, he/she automatically
qualifies for Medicare Part D.
If
I have requested a CCRx enroller to come to my
pharmacy, how do I confirm that the enroller is coming?
CCRx mailed confirmation letters last week. If you did not receive a letter, please call the CCRx State Director Tim North at 1-800-458-7112.