Medicare resources
Understanding Medicare Part D is the first step in choosing the prescription insurance plan that's right for you. Visit a Walgreens pharmacy today for brochures that explain Medicare Part D prescription insurance; stop by again after October 1, and we'll provide you with information that explores the benefits of individual plans.

Our pharmacists can explain the Medicare Part D program to you and answer any other questions you may have -- we're here to help you make the most of this new program.

Medicare Part D will give you the freedom to choose a pharmacy based on services and convenience, not just price. Depending on your plan, you will likely pay the same co-pay no matter which pharmacy you choose within your network. And since Walgreens is a member of nearly all networks, our services and convenience make us the one solution you need.

You can rest assured that, for all your Medicare Part D questions, you can turn to Walgreens for answers.

Medicare Helpline
For help with choosing Part D prescription drug coverage, and for questions about Medicare:
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY 1-877-486-2048

Social Security Administration
For help with questions about eligibility for and enrolling in Medicare, Social Security retirement benefits, and disability benefits, and for questions about eligibility for help with costs of a Part D plan:
1-800-772-1213
TTY 1-800-325-0778
www.ssa.gov

Your health plan's customer service center
For questions about your existing health coverage, call the telephone number on your identification card.

Your state's medical assistance or Medicaid office
For questions about your state's Medicaid program, call the Medicare Helpline (1-800-MEDICARE) and ask the operator for the telephone number for your state's Medical Assistance or Medicaid office.

Your state's health insurance assistance program
For help with questions about buying insurance, choosing a health plan, buying a Medicare supplement policy, and your rights and protections under Medicare, call the Medicare Helpline (1-800-MEDICARE) and ask the operator for the telephone number for your state's Health Insurance Assistance Program office.

Medicare & You
Official Medicare handbook for Medicare programs, including Part D prescription drug plans
(2006 edition available in October 2005).

AARP web site
For information about Medicare and other programs for seniors:
www.aarp.org

Medicare web site
For help with choosing Part D prescription drug coverage, and for questions about Medicare:
www.medicare.gov