Below are materials which 1) outline flaws in the Part D program that impact dual eligibles and 2) propose actions that CMS, Congress and the Administration can take to fix the flaws.

• Broken Promises: Medicare Part D Fails Dual Eligibles PDF document — 110 KB
When Medicare Part D was conceived duale eligibles were promised protection. In reality, during the last 2 years, dual eligibles have faced and erosion of benefits, a decrease in protections, gaps in...
• Medicare Part D for Low-Income Beneficiaries: Legislative Priorities PDF document — 124 KB
Click here for a summary of changes that could be made to improve Medicare Part D...
• Flaws and Fixes: Coverage Determinations, Exceptions & Appeals PDF document — 141 KB
Changes in the appeals process could go a long way to significantly improve Part D for low income beneficiaries....
• Flaws & Fixes: Data Delays and Computer Error PDF document — 120 KB
Computer errors and data lags have created access problems for dual eligibles...
• Flaws & Fixes: The Low Income Subsidy PDF document — 116 KB
Changes to the Low Income Subsidy would improve access for low income beneficiaries...
• Flaws & Fixes: A Safety Net with Gaping Holes PDF document — 107 KB
The POS/Wellpoint system is not a real safety net...
• Opportunities for Advocacy at the State Level PDF document — 114 KB
Action advocates can take in their state to improve dual eligibles' access to prescription drugs....