Overview - Medicare Drug Coverage
Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). The MMA is the federal law establishing Medicare Drug Coverage. This link provides an electronic version of the law.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
On January 21, 2005, CMS released the final regulations to implement two sections of the Medicare Modernization Act.
CMS also releases guidances and updates that describe the everyday operation of Medicare Drug Coverage.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
SSA is responsible for administering the low-income subsidy (extra help) for Medicare Drug Coverage.
SSA also releases information that describes the everyday operation of the low-income subsidy.
