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Guide to Medicare Part D: Where Do I Go For Help With Part D?

This page is part of our Guide to Medicare Part D.

For more information on Part D:

  • The first place to start is with the Medicare website. You can use the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans page to compare the benefits of different plans or do a personalized plan search to find the best plan for you.
  • Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), or TTY: 1-877-486-2048 (for the hearing impaired).
  • You can also contact the Legal HelpLine for Older Kentuckians at 1-800-200-3633.

For assistance with choosing a Part D plan:

  • Use the Medicare website to find a prescription drug plan or do a personalized plan search to find the best plan for you.
  • Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), or TTY: 1-877-486-2048 (for the hearing impaired).
  • You may also be able to receive help at your local senior citizens center.

For information about qualifying or applying for extra help paying your Part D costs:

  • Call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213, or
  • Apply on-line, or
  • Call the Legal HelpLine for Older Kentuckians at 1-800-200-3633, or
  • Visit your local Social Security Administration office in person.

Reviewed August 2009

This online guide was adapted with permission from Maine Legal Services for the Elderly. We extend our thanks to them.