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Fact Sheets

Medicare and Illinois Cares Rx are very complex programs. In this section, we have set out many of the fact sheets used by the lead partners of the Make Medicare Work Coalition and others. Some of the fact sheets are written for service providers and other professionals while others are written for program enrollees.

Health Care Choices Resource Center Alert - July 6, 2011

File format: PDF File (Adobe Acrobat File)
Author: MMW
Date: 07/06/2011
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Bulletin, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

MMW Template for Sharing Your Illinois Cares Rx Story

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: MMW
Date: 07/01/2011
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

MMW Sample Illinois Cares Rx Stories

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: MMW
Date: 07/01/2011
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

MMW Illinois Cares Rx Advocacy & Media Tips

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: MMW
Date: 07/01/2011
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

Illinois DHS - Illinois Cares Rx Termination of Coverage Notice

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Author: Illinois Department of Human Services
Date: 07/01/2011
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

2011 Medicare Preventive Services

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: MMW
Date: 07/01/2011
Abstract: This chart describes the preventive services available under Medicare in 2011.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials, Medicare and Medicaid Basics
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

Chart of Benefits by Income Level

File format: PDF File (Adobe Acrobat File)
Author: Age Options
Date: 07/01/2011
Abstract: This chart lists public benefits available by income level to different categories of individuals.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans Coordinating with IL Cares Rx

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: MMW
Date: 07/01/2011
Abstract: This chart lists the current set of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans that coordinate with Illinois Cares Rx.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Bulletin, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

Illinois Cares Rx, Circuit Breaker and Ride Free Programs

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Author: MMW
Date: 07/01/2011
Abstract: This fact sheet describes the income eligibility requirements for the Illinois Cares Rx Program, the Circuit Breaker Program and the Ride Free Program.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

Illinois Cares Rx Program Changes Effective September 1, 2011

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Author: MMW
Date: 07/01/2011
Abstract: This fact sheet describes changes to the Illinois Cares Rx program that will become effective 9/1/2011.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

Illinois Cares RX Coverage Reduction Notice - No Medicare

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Author: Illinois Department of Human Services
Date: 07/01/2011
Abstract: This Illinois DHS Notice describes changes to the Illinois Cares Rx Program.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Rx Basics, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

Illinois Cares RX Coverage Reduction Notice - Medicare

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Author: Illinois Department of Human Services
Date: 07/01/2011
Abstract: This Illinois DHS Notice describes changes to the Illinois Cares Rx Program.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Rx Basics, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials, Medicare and Medicaid Basics
Type(s) of Item: Advocates

Illinois Cares Rx Update and Part D First Look

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 10/08/2010
Abstract: Reminder Letters Being Sent to Re-Apply for 2011-IL Cares Rx and Part D
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Aging & Disability, Medicare and Medicaid Basics
Type(s) of Item:

IL Cares Rx Update 10-5-10

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 10/05/2010
Abstract: Important letters are being sent to people enrolled in Illinois Cares Rx (ICRx) for 2011
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Aging & Disability, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item:

Medicare Savings Program Terminations - Update 10-5-10

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 10/05/2010
Abstract: As discussed in previous MMW Alerts (9-15 and 9-23), approximately 8800 individuals received letters from SSA stating that the state of Illinois would no longer pay their Part B premiums. Of those 8800, approximately 2100 had already received notice from the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) about a termination and been given the right to appeal. The other 6700 had not received any notification from DHS prior to termination. Because of this, those approximately 6700 were reinstated into the Medicare Savings Program and letters were sent to the affected people this week from DHS explaining what is happening.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Aging & Disability, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials, Medicare and Medicaid Basics
Type(s) of Item:

Chart of Benefits by Income Level

File format: PDF File (Adobe Acrobat File)
Author: HDA
Date: 10/01/2010
Abstract: Chart of various benefits by income level
Topic(s): Benefits Planning, Medicaid (General), Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, HDA Tips - Senior Citizens' Programs, HDA Tips - Social Security, CMLPC Public Benefits Materials, Insurance, Medicare, Fact Sheets, Aging & Disability, Medicare and Medicaid Basics, Turning 65
Type(s) of Item: Consumers, Advocates, Case Managers, Advocates

Up-date on Medicare Savings Program Terminations

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 09/23/2010
Abstract: Up-date on Medicare Savings Program Terminations
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Aging & Disability, Medicare and Medicaid Basics
Type(s) of Item:

Medicare Savings Program Terminations

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 09/15/2010
Abstract: The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) recently conducted an audit of the list of people enrolled in the Medicare Savings Programs (MSP). These include the QMB, SLMB and QI programs (see chart below.) Each of these programs pays the monthly Medicare Part B premium for those who qualify; those in QMB also receive assistance paying their Medicare coinsurance and deductibles. As a result of the audit, more than 8,000 people were identified as not eligible and terminated from the program. They also identified more than 3,500 dual eligibles (people who have both Medicare and Medicaid) who were eligible for a Medicare Savings Program but not enrolled. DHS has placed these individuals on MSP so they can begin to receive benefits.
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Medicare and Medicaid Basics
Type(s) of Item:

ICRx Coordinating Part D Plans - Specific Phone Numbers to Help Resolve Benefit Wrap and Other Issues

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 09/12/2010
Abstract: The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) released a new list of phone numbers to help counselors more easily resolve issues with Illinois Cares Rx (ICRx) coordinating stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDP) and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. By calling these numbers, you should reach representatives who are specifically trained to deal with ICRx state pharmaceutical assistance program (SPAP) problems such as wrapping benefits (i.e., correcting the plan database to recognize the member as part of the state benefit program.)
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Make Medicare Work Coalition Materials
Type(s) of Item:

What is the Medicare Part D “Donut Hole”?

File format: DOC File (Microsoft Word Document)
Author: HDA
Date: 06/11/2010
Abstract: Medicare Part D "Donut Hole"
Topic(s): Fact Sheets, Aging & Disability, Rx Basics
Type(s) of Item: