Recent polls among U.S. seniors reveal sweeping dissatisfaction with the
new Medicare Part D prescription drug program. Savvy seniors establish a new trend by turning to
Canadian pharmacies to cover Medicare gaps.
Toronto, Canada (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) Dec. 20, 2005
–- The enrollment period for the controversial Medicare Part D prescription drug program has
been marked by mass confusion and inadequate resources to help American seniors make informed
choices. But even when seniors understand the program, new surveys indicate the majority still
don't like it.
As a result, a new trend is emerging that combines mail-order medications from licensed Canadian
pharmacies like ADV-Care (
www.PharmacyOnTheNet.com) with low premium Medicare plans. Enrollees with more than $1600 in
annual retail spending are discovering that a smart combination of both programs offers the best
possible solution to afford their medications.
The formula for success is simple:
Seniors should order from Canada whenever paying full price for a drug out-of-pocket.
Unfortunately, there are many circumstances when Medicare D will require seniors to pay full
price for a drug:
1) When drugs are not covered by a plan’s formulary
2) When entering the coverage gap or “donut hole” after $ 2,250 in annual retail drug
purchases
By purchasing their drugs from Canada in these situations, seniors can save 40 – 70% and still
retain the future insurance benefits of Medicare D if needed. They will also avoid the penalty to
their monthly premiums for late enrollment after May 15th, 2006.
ADV-Care recommends that seniors call our pharmacy toll free at 1-888-611-5582 to have a free case
analysis performed to determine which Medicare D plan would be optimal to combine with Canadian
medications. Depending on what drugs a patient takes, it may be advisable to choose a very low premium
Medicare plan and then order all drugs from Canada. In the vast majority of cases, Canadian drugs are
more affordable than Medicare D so it makes sense to take advantage of their savings.
“American seniors are realizing that Medicare D is a costly form of insurance, not a government
benefit and that they are gambling when they enroll. They are paying in advance for future
piece-of-mind, but at what cost?! ADV-Care can help them afford their medications now while still
retaining the insurance benefit should they need it later, says Ramy Attalla, Director of
Communications at ADV-Care (
www.PharmacyOnTheNet.com).
“Patients have the flexibility to return to their Medicare plan and even change it annually but
they can save dramatically in the meantime by ordering from Canada.”
ADV-Care is licensed by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and has been safely dispensing medications
to Canadian & U.S. residents for 6 years. All medications are Health Canada approved and are
dispensed by licensed pharmacists.
Media Contact:
Ramy Attalla
Ph. 1-888-611-5582
website: www.PharmacyOnTheNet.com
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Source:
PR Web Direct