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. Medicare Part-D .
Medicare Part D Medicare's New Prescription Drug Program
About Medicare Part D is available to every one who currently uses Medicare A or Medicare B, or those who will be enrolled in Medicare on or after January 1, 2006. If you are currently taking prescription medication, or think you may in the future, you should explore your Part D options. Medicare Part D is a voluntary program that can save you money no matter how much you are currently spending on prescription drugs. ______________________________ >> Medicare Part D >> How will it affect you? >> For more information ______________________________	For more information Detailed information about Medicare Plans that offer prescription drug coverage is available through the "Medicare & You 2006" handbook from Medicare. If you have not received a copy, you can download it from http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/10050.pdf You can also get more information about Medicare prescription drug plans from: 1. Visiting www.medicare.gov 2. Calling the California Health Advocates at 1-800-434-0222 3. Calling 1-800-MEDICARE If you have any questions on how Medicare Part-D affects you as a participant of the Health & Welfare Fund, please contact the Fund Office. Previously mailed notices on Medicare Part D The Fund Office previously mailed notices and a newsletter featuring an article on Medicare Part D to all participants. If you need a copy of these notices, please use the "Obtain Forms" tab above or contact the Fund Office. You may also view and print these notices and publication by downloading the following: >> Notice : Medicare Part D (IR) To view and/or print online, you will need Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Reader, click on the icon, to obtain a free download of Acrobat Reader.