(Medicare, the government health insurance for elderly and disabled people, covers prescription drugs through Part D.) https://nyhealthaccess.org/2/ https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/236/ The Annual Enrollment Period ("AEP" or "open enrollment") for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans runs from October 15 through December 7 every year. During open enrollment Medicare beneficiaries select plans that begin in January. ... Medicare Part D/Getting Started Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:18:18 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/214/ The Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program (EFLRP) regularly hosts trainings (via webinars and other presentations) that provide tools for the public to understand and navigate the complex world of Medicare and Medicaid in New York. Some of these... Medicare Part D/Getting Started Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:19:38 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/61/ "Extra Help" is the federal subsidy program that helps with Medicare Part D cost sharing - reducing premiums, deductibles, and copayments. It is also called the Low Income Subsidy (LIS). This article will tell you: Costs Savings of Extra... Medicare Part D/Extra Help Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:07:56 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/171/ Prescription drugs can be the most expensive healthcare cost for many people. Those who are uninsured are typically stuck with paying full retail price for prescription drugs at the pharmacy counter, which can be hundreds or thousands of dollars... Medicare Part D/Overview Sun, 03 Apr 2022 19:33:07 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/57/ New York has a State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (SPAP) to help low- to moderate-income older adults age 65+ pay for prescription drugs. The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program is administered by the New York State... Medicare Part D/Overview Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:41:13 -0500 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/197/ AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) What are ADAPs? AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) provide HIV-related prescription drugs to low-income people with HIV/AIDS who have limited or no prescription drug coverage. With more than 210,000... Medicare Part D/Overview Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:17:34 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/66/ Trying to pick the best Medicare prescription drug plan for an individual beneficiary can be an overwhelming task, since there are so many plans to choose from, and various factors you need to consider. Fortunately, CMS (the Center for Medicare... Medicare Part D/Selecting a drug plan Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:26:14 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/127/ CMS has reminded Part D prescription drug plans that Medicare beneficiaries taking topical ophthalmic products (eye ointments or creams) may have a legitimate need for an "early refill," since the medication is... Medicare Part D/What drugs are covered? Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:05:51 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/126/ CMS has issued a reminder to Part D sponsors that they are obligated to provide transition supplies to current enrollees who are negatively affected by changes to their plan's formulary. The... Medicare Part D/What drugs are covered? Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:04:45 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/32/ This is CMS' (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services') comprehensive policy manual governing Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part D/Overview Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:33:09 -0400