The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) made many changes to Medicare benefits, including:
For more information on these and other changes to Medicare benefits, visit Medicare's web site or call 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227; TTY users call 1-877-486-2048.) You can also visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) web site for more information on prescription drug discount cards:
View more information on company-sponsored prescription drug assistance programs (other than those approved by Medicare) that are available in Virginia, click here.
Contact us for referral to a Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) Counselor in your local area. VICAP Counselors provide free, confidential assistance on Medicare, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance issues. They are not permitted to hold licenses to sell insurance, and cannot recommend a particular insurance company.
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