The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the Medicare Part D prescription drug program enrollment period for Hurricane Katrina victims, according to a June 20 DADS provider letter to community services providers.
Beneficiaries who lived in “designated parishes and counties” when the hurricane hit will have until December 31, 2006, to enroll. CMS also released information for new dual eligible beneficiaries. You may download PDF copies all related letters and documents below.