The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will present a series of informational meetings on September 26, 27, and 28 on the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit that will be implemented January 1, 2006. Meetings are scheduled from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
| September 26 | Temple
University, Philadelphia Campus
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| September 26 | Woodlands
Inn and Resort |
| September 27 | Temple
University, Harrisburg Campus
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| September 28 | Loew’s
Cinema
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CMS and DPW representatives will provide an overview of Medicare Part D, discuss timelines for implementation, and discuss Pennsylvania-specific policies concerning pharmacy coverage. Attendance is limited to two staff persons per organization. Contact the DPW Office of Communications at 717-787-4592 to register to attend. There is no fee.