A "Legislator's Resource Guide to the Medicare Drug Program in Kansas" is available at the Kansas Health Institute website at http://www.khi.org/MedicareD/MedicareD.htm.
 

CMS now has a resource page on their website with information and tools for pharmacies participating in Medicare Part D. Click here for more information.
 

KU Medical Center & CMS offering CME for on-line course on Medicare prescription drug program.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering an on-line training course that covers important information regarding Medicare prescription drug coverage including fundamental components, types of plans, Medicare resources for people with Medicare and health care professionals and important dates in 2005 and 2006 regarding Medicare prescription drug coverage.

The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) is offering Continuing Education Credit for this course in coordination with CMS. KUMC will charge a nominal fee for credit courses.

Doctors: 1.5 CME Category 1 Credit
Nurses: 1.8 CNE Contact Hours
Other Health Care Professionals: 1.5 Credit Hours

More information is available at the CMS website.
 

Visit the SRS website for information on Medicare Part D for Kansas Medicaid Beneficiaries. (Click Here)
 

New features for the Medicare Prescription Drug Program are being added to the Medicare website almost daily. As of November 15, beneficiaries are able to enroll in plans. Enrollment can be done through individual health plans or through Medicare. Visit http://www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp for more information. PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING FOR KANSAS (SHICK) AT 1-800-860-5260.
 

NOTICE OF ERRATA 10/21/05 MEDICARE & YOU 2006" HANDBOOK (Click here)