Medicare Part D Homepage

The Medicare Modernization Act was passed on December 8, 2003. It established a voluntary drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries and created a new Medicare Part D. Beginning on January 1, 2006, Medicare beneficiaries will have the option to purchase a full prescription drug benefit. This program is completely voluntary.

Pharmacists are the most accessible health care provider and are often the first and only source of Medicare information for seniors and disabled persons. CPhA is committed to bringing pharmacists the most up-to-date information about Medicare Part D. This website will be updated frequently with the most current information available.

Update:

Enrollment for the 2007 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans began November 15, 2006, and will continue through December 31, 2006.  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid advise that beneficiaries enroll in a plan by December 8, 2006, to ensure that eligibility information has been provided to the plans by January 1, 2007.  Beneficiaries who are currently enrolled in a plan are encouraged to review the many plans available, in the event that their current plan has dramatically changed its drug formulary, premiums or co-pays.  Additionally, beneficiaries should review the 2007 drug plans for any that may enable them to avoid the doughnut hole, or that provide assistance during the doughnut hole period, such as the continuation of generic drugs. 

The California Pharmacists Association will continue providing pharmacists and beneficiaries with up-to-date information.