Effective January 1, 2006, private companies will offer Medicare prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D), insurance that covers brand name and generic prescription drugs at participating pharmacies in your area. Everyone who has Medicare is eligible. If you want coverage, you must choose to join a Medicare prescription drug coverage plan. The first day you can join is November 15, 2005. If you join between November 15, 2005 and December 31, 2005, the Medicare prescription drug coverage begins January 1, 2006. Read more in What You Need to Know About Medicare Part D.

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