Enrollment isn't automatic. You will have to take action and enroll to get the coverage.
By and large, Medicaid will stop paying for prescriptions and the Medicare plan will take over.
This is a big deal. It is the first time in 40 years since Medicare has been around that there is some help in paying for prescriptions. It's a brand new program, and there are a lot of questions, and some misconceptions we need to clear up.
Costs of the plans here in Nebraska vary. Look closely at the costs when you are comparing, because they range from $1.87 a month to $100 a month.
If you do not qualify for extra help, that doesn't mean you can't enroll in a plan.
