Think Twice, Enroll Once
Medicare Conference Call
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
3:00 PM ET

The Plan Finder on www.medicare.gov is now active for 2007, and it appears that much has changed in the landscape of Part D plans. How can SHIPs be prepared to help all Medicare beneficiaries consider all of their options for the 2007 Part D Annual Enrollment Period? Join us to discuss the counseling and education challenges that this tight timeframe and many plan changes present. We will also discuss how counseling tools, such as the Plan Finder, can enable SHIPs and their partners to empower beneficiaries to make informed decisions and take timely action to select the best Part D plan.

HAP Resources

• Medicare Part D Enrollment Periods (2007) - This updated chart describes each enrollment period for Medicare Drug Coverage, including initial, annual, and special enrollment periods.
• Medicare Part D and LIS Timeline (Fall 2006) - This draft timeline describes key events for Part D enrollment and LIS deeming for 2007. 
• Part D Annual Election Period Counselor Checklist

CMS Resources

• Plan Finder
• Medicare Prescription Drug Plans by State for 2007 (Landscape of Plans)
• Medicare & You 2007 Handbook
• Geographic-Specific Handbooks - These are listed on this website as "Cluster Handbook" with the name(s) of states for which each handbook is applicable