Hi everybody,
I let them chouse my prescription plan, my pharmacy would not fill any of my meds. He said I had to have a card, I didn't get a card. I had to call about three times to get my dam number, they refused to cover two of my meds. My Dr.had to write letters before they would approve the meds, bygod they'll let some drug addit have anything. The meds they wouldn't cover wer'nt even narcotics. I say piss on the whole dam system!
Silas
I had even received this letter a few weeks ago.
CHRISTINE O. GREGOIRE
Governor
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
P.O. Box 40002 Olympia, Washington 98504-0002 (360) 753-6780 www.governor.wa.gov
January 13, 2006
Dear Medicaid client:
As you may already be aware, your prescription drug coverage changed January 1, 2006, as the new federal prescription drug benefit - called Medicare Part D - went into effect. Before January 1, the states Medicaid program paid for your drugs. On January 1, the federal Medicare program began paying this cost.
While Washington State is no longer involved in paying for the drugs you require, I want to make sure your needs are addressed so there are a few important things we want you to know:
- Your pharmacy must accept your word that you are on Medicaid and Medicare. During January, your Medicare Drug Plan must give you a 30-day supply of your current drugs. Take this letter with you and show it to the pharmacist.
- Unless you live in a nursing home, you now have a co-payment on each prescription. But, you cannot be charged more than $3 for each drug.
- If your Medicare Drug Plan refuses to cover a drug, you have three
choices:
- o Choose a different Medicare Drug Plan;
- o File an appeal with your current drug plan;
- o Talk to your doctor about the drug choices you have under your plan.
- o File an appeal with your current drug plan;
- o Choose a different Medicare Drug Plan;
- If you do not have a drug plan, your pharmacist can provide up to a 14-day supply of drugs and help you to enroll in a plan.
- You have the right to choose a drug plan that is fully paid by the government. Be sure to ask about the premium and co-pays when you are comparing plans.
- More information is available at a toll-free number, 1 -800-MEDICARE.
For the past several months, TV and newspaper ads have told us how easy Part D would be. Well, its not easy and its certainly confusing! But, with help, you can figure it out so dont hesitate to ask for assistance if you need it.
Sincerely ,
Christine 0. Gregoire
Governor
