December 1, 2009
REP. JOHNSON ALERTS SENIORS TO CONNPACE CHANGES
Some clients could lose ConnPACE Medicare D Premium subsidy
State Representative Susan Johnson urged seniors who are ConnPACE clients to review their Medicare Part D coverage to make sure they are in compliance with changes recently adopted by the state Department of Social Service (DSS).
To ensure the State Department of Social Services (DSS) continues to pay for an individual's Medicare D premiums under ConnPACE, the state's prescription drug program for seniors, recipients must now be enrolled in a DSS benchmark Medicare D plan. The enrollment into the benchmark plan must be completed during the current Medicare D enrollment period which runs until December 31st 2009.
“I understand that many folks can find these changes somewhat confusing,” Rep. Johnson said. “Picking a benchmark plan will guarantee that your Medicare D Premiums will continue to be paid under the ConnPACE program. It is important to switch your coverage if you are not already enrolled in one of the benchmark plans.”
Representative Johnson encouraged all ConnPACE clients who are not currently enrolled in one of the benchmark plans to contact the Connecticut CHOICES program at 1-800-994-9422 for assistance with enrollment as soon as possible.
The Medicare D benchmark plans that qualify for Payment of Premiums under ConnPACE are:
If you are already covered by one of the above plans your premium will continue to be covered by ConnPACE.
Representative Susan Johnson is serving her first term representing the 49th Assembly District in Windham. She serves on the Education, Energy& Technology, and Finance Revenue & Bonding Committees.