See the Phase in chart for these benefits

What you need to know in 2010

 If you are:

   - enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan,

   - reach the doughnut hole

   - do not receive Medicare Extra Help

You will receive a $250 rebate check.

   - It will come to the same address the Medicare uses now.

   - The payment is automatic.

   - You do not need to do anything to receive this check.

   - Do not give your personal Medicare information to ANYONE who calls you.

Resources from National Council on Aging: a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve the lives of older Americans.

January 20, 2010- Health Reform- Now What?

Resources from Kaiser Family Foundation: A non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. 

Visit the Kaiser Family Foundation Website

Seniors to Seniors: A coalition of senior citizen advocacy organizations all committed to educating seniors about what the current health care reform legislation means for them once it is implemented.

Visit their website:

Straight From the Horses Mouth:  What the White House has to say about the reforms:

Reality Check: Myth Busters

Stability & Security for All Americans

Resources From Families USA:a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

How will Health Insurance Reform Help Seniors?

Health Reform & Medicare

Setting the Record Straight

Visit Families USA Website for more information

Resources From the Medicare Rights Center: The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives.