Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare drug cards save money now for beneficiaries with chronic conditions

Published in Hospital and Nursing Home Week, August 5th, 2004

Medicare enrollees with chronic diseases can reap substantial savings on their medicines by enrolling in the new Medicare-approved discount drug card program, according to a new report issued by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson. Discount cards can yield savings anywhere from 10-75% off the prices a typical American would pay.

"The overwhelming majority of Medicare beneficiaries suffer from chronic conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease and arthritis," Thompson said. "The new Medicare discount drug card is helping seniors get greater access to life-saving medicines at a much lower cost. I urge beneficiaries with chronic conditions...

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