Prescription Drug Benefits Now Available for Seniors, Disabled

BOSTON - State Representative Michael A. Costello is pleased to announced the open enrollment period for the Prescription Advantage Program run by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

The period begins today, September 15, and runs until November 15, 2006.

Prescription Advantage can save qualified residents money by placing spending limits on annual out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs in both deductible and co-payment amounts.

Prescription Advantage covers most outpatient prescription drugs, including insulin and disposable insulin syringes with needles.

To qualify for Prescription Advantage, you must be a Massachusetts resident who is:
• 65 years or older
• A disabled individual under 65

“This is something that all elderly and qualified individuals should apply for, even if they already have Medicare,” Rep. Costello said. “Prescription Advantage supplements the Medicare prescription benefit by helping to pay co-payments and other gaps in coverage.”

“There is no monthly premium and it limits out-of-pocket expenses for medicines,” Costello added.

For an application or more information, please contact Representative Costello’s office at 617-722-2575, or the Prescription Advantage Customer Service Center at 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636) or TDD/TTY at 1-877-610-0241, or visit their website at www.800ageinfo.com