Medicare and Prescription Drugs Law
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 was signed into law on December 8, 2003. These resources reflect the latest information, as well as background materials on various parts of the law.
AARP: Drug Prices Rise After Medicare Law
An MSNBC story from June 2004 reported that AARP said that "prices for medicines most used by older Americans rose steadily after the Bush administration enacted the new Medicare law late last year." AARP researchers examined wholesale prices of the 197 brand-name prescription drugs most purchased by older Americans.
An MSNBC story from June 2004 reported that AARP said that "prices for medicines most used by older Americans rose steadily after the Bush administration enacted the new Medicare law late last year." AARP researchers examined wholesale prices of the 197 brand-name prescription drugs most purchased by older Americans.
AARP Gateway to Prescription Drugs
The AARP web provides current news about the controversial prescription drugs cards, an online forum, pharmacy assistance programs, and the association public affairs campaign.
The AARP web provides current news about the controversial prescription drugs cards, an online forum, pharmacy assistance programs, and the association public affairs campaign.
Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator
This calculator allows users to enter their prescription drug costs to determine what they will pay starting in 2006 under the Medicare prescription drug law signed by the President on December 8, 2003
This calculator allows users to enter their prescription drug costs to determine what they will pay starting in 2006 under the Medicare prescription drug law signed by the President on December 8, 2003
Medicare Reform : FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers from the Ofoicial U.S. government site for Medicare information.
Frequently asked questions and answers from the Ofoicial U.S. government site for Medicare information.