How to use this chart 3. Use the information that is mailed to you or the online information to compare each discount card based on what is important to you.
• Which card covers most of my prescriptions?
• Which card gives me the best overall savings?
• Which company allows me to use the pharmacy I want?		 4. After choosing the card that is best for you, call the company offering this card and request an enrollment form or use the enrollment form sent to you by Medicare. 5. This fall, review your discount card choices to see if you want to make a change. You can apply for a different card starting Nov. 15 and the new card would take effect in 2005.
1. List each of your prescriptions and how much you pay for each of them. 2. Call 1-800-MEDICARE
(1-800-633-4227) or go to the medicare.gov Web site to learn which discount cards are available and get information about whether they cover your drugs. If you call the hotline, give them your zip code and list of prescriptions and customized information will be mailed to you.
 
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