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Rx Basics

Illinois Cares RX Coverage Reduction Notice - No Medicare

This Illinois DHS Notice describes changes to the Illinois Cares Rx Program.

Illinois Cares RX Coverage Reduction Notice - Medicare

This Illinois DHS Notice describes changes to the Illinois Cares Rx Program.

Save Illinois Cares Rx

This fact sheet explains why the Illinois Cares Rx program should not be cut.

Sample Note to Legislator

This document provides a sample letter for a state Senator to ask them to save the Illinois Cares Rx program.

What is the Medicare Part D “Donut Hole”?

Medicare Part D "Donut Hole"

United HealthCare/AARP Saver Problem for Some People in Illinois Cares Rx

The Illinois Cares Rx (ICRx) program pays coordinating Part D and Medicare Advantage (MA-PD) plan premiums and deductibles for people in the program who have Medicare. In 2010 the co-pays for each prescription should be no more than $2.50, $6.30 or $15 for all drugs in the Part D/MA-PD plan's formulary.