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February 1, 2006
 Extending Transition Coverage to 90 Days Secretary's one month progress report on the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Prepared by Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services This report to the public summarizes the one month implementation of Medicare Part D. It covers many topics including:
Many plans are voluntarily extending the transition period. Most plans are complying with Medicare's requirements, including transition policies for new enrollees who may need to change prescriptions from one medication to another similar medication.
Medicare will notify plans that the 30-day transitional coverage period in effect will now continue for 60 more days.
The extra time will:
- Help smooth the transition to Medicare.
- Enable beneficiaries to arrange for alternative treatments
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