What are Medicare-approved drug discount cards?
A Medicare-approved drug discount card can help you save on your outpatient prescription drug costs. These discount cards are available now. You can enroll anytime until December 31, 2005. This is a temporary program to help with your prescription drug costs until Medicare prescription drug plans start in 2006. For more information about Medicare-approved drug discount cards, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

How can I get help paying for my prescription drugs?
If you choose to get a Medicare-approved drug discount card and have a low income, you might get extra help. You might qualify for up to a $600 credit on your discount card in 2004, and again in 2005. You must meet certain conditions. To learn more about the $600 credit and conditions, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).