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Once-A-Day Aricept® (donepezil HCI)

Health Insurance & ARICEPT

When you care for a loved one, you may face many financial issues. And you may worry about how to pay for treatment. A lot of health insurance plans have a prescription drug benefit. ARICEPT is covered by many of these plans. Call your loved one's health insurance provider for details.

Some government programs may help pay for your loved one's ARICEPT treatment when private insurance is not available or does not cover these costs. Your loved one may be able to receive coverage through Medicare Part D, a government prescription program.


Medicare and Medicare Part D

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and for people who are disabled. Medicare also provides prescription drug coverage. This coverage is known as Medicare Part D. It's generally open to everyone on Medicare. If your loved one qualifies for Medicare, they may be able to join. This is the case even if they have been receiving drug coverage through Medicaid.


Medicaid

Medicaid is a program that pays for medical care for some people and families with low incomes. Prescription drug coverage through Medicaid has changed. Most people age 65 and up will now get their coverage through Medicare Part D.


Find out how to properly care for your loved one

 

Medicare
Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to ask questions, sign up for Medicare Part D, or request a free booklet. When you call, be sure to have:
Your loved one's Medicare card
A list of your loved one's medicines and the name and number of their pharmacy

Medicaid
Visit their Web site or call 1-877-267-2323, extension 5.