INFORMATION ALERT

December 15, 2006

Some Things You Are Stuck With.
Your Medicare plan isn't one of them!

Time is running out! December 31, 2006 is the deadline to change your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. If you have Medicare only, (not Medicare AND Medicaid) this is your last opportunity to change plans until November 2007. Act now!

As you make a decision about your health and prescription drug coverage, remember to do the following:

Review your current health and prescription plans.

If you're satisfied with your current plan's cost and coverage for next year and the customer service you receive, you don't need to do anything.

If you want to change, check into other options. There may be plans that better meet your needs.

To help you compare Medicare drug plans go to http://www.medicare.gov/ for plan comparisons.

Sign up as soon as possible if you're going to make a change. It will help avoid any inconvenience at the pharmacy in January.

The "Medicare & You" handbook should have been mailed to you. It has drug plan information in it, including which plans are available in your area. If you did not receive the handbook, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY
1-877-486-2048) for assistance.

This information is being distributed as a benefit to NCIL members. Please feel free to communicate this alert to the people your organization serves.