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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.
Starting January 1, 2006 Medicare beneficiaries will
have the option to purchase a full prescription drug
benefit. This program is completely voluntary.
Community pharmacists are the most accessible health
care provider and are often the first and only source of
Medicare information for seniors and disabled
persons. This summer, community pharmacists will
continue to receive questions from Medicare
beneficiaries about this new benefit. NCPA is committed
to bringing community pharmacists the most up-to-date
information about Medicare Part D. This website will be
updated frequently throughout 2005.
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