Medicare card

Introduction

Replaced by Prescription Drug Plan January 2006. Obsolete by May 2006. Eligibility:

• any senior citizen that does not have Medicaid drug coverage

Benefits:

• may save senior citizens 10-25% off drug costs
• may have other discount cards & insurance coverage

Notes

Cost:

• up to $30/year
• some will be free (low income)

More general terms

• device (medical device)