Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder September 2014
What is the Medicare Plan Finder? Internet tool on official Medicare web site Helps people learn about coverage and Review current Medicare enrollment Compare Part D Plans and Medicare Advantage Health Plans (like HMOs/PPOs) Identify which plans cover your prescriptions at most affordable cost Enroll in a Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 2
Getting Started: What You Will Need Your Zip Code List of prescriptions Strength and quantity Use of generics Pharmacy you use Other helpful information Medicare card Other health insurance cards Subsidy eligibility Medicaid, Low Income Subsidy August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 3
Medicare.gov Homepage August 2014 4
Plan Finder Homepage TUTORIALS August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 5
Plan Finder Search Options August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 6
Step 1 of 4: General Search Only LIS Notice states what percentage the beneficiary is expected to pay for their premium. August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 7
General Search Only Select Your Current Plan Select Your current plan from a list of plans in your area. August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 8
Step 2: Enter Your Drugs August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 9
Entering Drugs August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 10
Pop up box to indicate dosage, quantity, frequency and where you buy IMPORTANT TO ENTER AS PRESCRIBED August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 11
Lower Cost Generic option August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 12
My Drug List August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 13
Print Drug List click when ready for next STEP August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 14
Step 3: Select a Pharmacy August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 15
Select Up to Two Pharmacies and View on Map August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 16
Step 4: Refine Your Plan Results August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 17
Plan Results Page August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 18
Star Ratings (Look at Customer Satisfaction, Complaints, Experiences, Pricing) August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 19
Plan Results Page Key Information August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 20
Default Sort for Medicare Advantage Plans with Drug Coverage August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 21
Compare up to 3 Plans August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 22
Prescription Drug Plan Details Page Prescription Drug Plan Details Page defaults to the Drug Cost & Coverage Tab August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 23
Bar Chart to Show When Changes in Coverage Levels Occur August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 24
View Details of Costs August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 25
Plan Details Drug Coverage NEW to Drug Costs Coverage TAB August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 26
Drug Coverage Information August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 27
View Drug Benefit Summary August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 28
View Drug Benefit Summary button to see if plan has Preferred Pharmacy prices August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 29
View Pharmacy Network NEW August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 30
Medicare Health Plan with Drug Coverage View Links to Plan website Important Notes Provider & physician network August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 31
Health Plan Benefits Tab Costs and Other Important Information August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 32
Health Plan Benefits August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 33
Customizable Print Report August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 34
Compare Side by Side August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 35
Comparing Fixed Costs August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 36
Comparing Your Out of Pocket Costs August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 37
Compare and Print View Drug Cost Summary August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 38
Print Comparison Report August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 39
Compare Plans Drug Updates August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 40
Online Enrollment Center August 2014 Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder 41
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Click here on watermark Enter your SHIP office phone number below August 2014 43
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