On January 1, 2006, Medicare coverage will begin for people who have joined by December 31, 2005. May 15, 2006 is the last day to join a plan offering coverage for 2006, and the next opportunity to enroll will be November 15 through December 31, 2006. If you have questions about your coverage, call Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227); TTY: 1-877-486-2048. They are available to answer your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

View an informative slide show presentation about upcoming changes in Medicare that could affect you.

For more information on the implementation of the federal government's Medicare plan and how it affects you, visit the Medicare website: http://www.medicare.gov/

For important information about Medicare coverage in your state, visit MAP-RX: http://www.maprx.info/

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has an online tool that will help you find a plan in your state to fit your specific needs: The Plan Finder on the CMS website.

Visit this site throughout the year as changes to Medicare are implemented.