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Health News You Need: Important Information for Medicare Beneficiaries
American Chiropractic Association

Decisions About the Prescription Drug Benefit May Affect Chiropractic Services

TodayÌs Medicare program has several different parts. As a beneficiary, youÌre probably aware of Part A (hospitalization, in-patient), Part B (outpatient, fee-for-service), Part C (called ÎMedicare AdvantageÌ: HMOs, PPOs, special needs plans, and private-fee-for-service), and Part D (the stand-alone prescription drug plan).

The prescription drug benefit that Congress passed in 2003 allows beneficiaries to access the benefit in one of two ways: 1) by subscribing to a Part D plan or 2) by joining a Part C plan. Each year beneficiaries can shift their Medicare coverage during enrollment periods.

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