The economic downturn shaped a lot of our discussion – how it affects clients, state services, and our own organizations. For example, more clients find themselves in tears during appointments – some with problems like home foreclosure that outreach workers just can’t help fix. Many HAN organizations are taking on additional responsibilities with fewer staff. CP has also cut back staffing; we are now closed on Wednesdays.
Massachusetts residents with questions about medications or difficulty paying for them can get help.
Medicare Part D open enrollment begins. On Jan. 1, some LIS members will be assigned a new plan.
MassHealth Advocacy Guide, revised in September 2006, is available.
Medicare members who no longer qualify for MassHealth remain enrolled in Part D plans.
A one-page sheet from SHINE can reduce confusion for Part D members with other drug coverage at the pharmacy counter.
