Medicare Part D
SHPB COB with Medicare Part D - What You Need to Know
SHBP RETIREES
Premiums for SHBP Medicare eligible retirees increased in March 2006 for any retirees not enrolled in Medicare Part D. Retirees still have the option of enrolling in Medicare Part D and reducing their SHBP premium for future months.
TO ENROLL IN MEDICARE PART D
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Visit the www.medicare.gov website; or
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Call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048) to speak with a Customer Service Representative; or
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Call/Meet with a GeorgiaCares counselor: 1-800-669-8387
MAIL OR FAX PROOF OF YOUR PART D INROLLMENT TO:
State Health Benefit Plan
Fax #: (866) 828-4796
Provide a copy of one of the following: your paper application, your on-line confirmation number or your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan card; be sure to write the retiree’s name and social security number on the copy and indicate the effective date of the coverage.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
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You will not lose your State Health Benefit Plan coverage if you enroll in a Part D plan.
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You will need all parts of Medicare coverage (A, B and D) to receive the full Medicare discount on your Health Insurance premium.
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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) will be your primary drug coverage and you will still maintain SHBP as your secondary drug coverage.
To get your prescription filled, present both your Medicare Part D ID card and SHBP ID card. The pharmacist will file your prescription drug with Medicare Part D first and the SHBP second.