Patient Plan Finders

Providers and Staff Information

Beginning in January 2006, over 42 million Americans will be eligible to participate in Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. It is important that you are informed and available to assist Hopkins’ patients, their caregivers, and your colleagues with questions about this new program. There are numerous national and local resources available for information and help. Here are some recommended sources:

Patient Plan Finders

• Prescription Drug Plan Cost Estimator: A calculator for patient use to consider Medicare prescription drug coverage
  
  
• Medicare Personal Plan Finder:  Allows patients to create a personalized chart comparing Medicare health plans where a patient lives
  
  
• General Plan Search: Allows a patient to perform a general plan search without entering personal information.