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Do’s
and don’ts of Medicare Part D
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[August 12, 2011]
DO shop around
and compare the dozens of plans, offered by 16 different companies,
to choose from in Illinois. Plans will cover different drugs, use
different pharmacies, and have different premiums, deductibles, and
co-payments.
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DON’T necessarily enroll in the first or second plan that comes
along.
DO provide your Medicare number and other information needed when
you are ready to enroll, but ONLY when YOU initiate the enrollment
process by telephone, Internet, or mail.
DON’T give out your Social Security, Medicare, credit cards or bank
account numbers to someone who calls or contacts you.
DO make the plan send you a bill after you enroll.
DON’T stay confused without getting help.
DO use free, trustworthy resources to get your questions answered.
DON’T let yourself be scammed.
DO be sure that the company you choose is legitimate before you
enroll or give out any sensitive personal information by checking
its name, address, telephone number or Web site at: www.medicare.gov
or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or the Illinois Senior Health Insurance
Program at 1-800-548-9034.
[Office of Lisa Madigan, Illinois Attorney
General]
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