The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage benefit, commonly called Medicare Part D, begins January 1, 2006. This new federal benefit affects Michigan Medicaid beneficiaries or any individual who is eligible for or enrolled in Medicare.

Below are some helpful phone numbers should individuals or pharmacies have questions about Medicare Part D enrollment or prescription issues.

If you have Medicare
Medicare 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) 1-800-803-7174 or www.mymmap.org.

If you have Medicaid and Medicare
Medicare 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) 1-800-803-7174 or www.mymmap.org.
MDCH Beneficiary Helpline 1-800-642-3195. TTY users should call 1-866-501-5656.

If you are a pharmacy
Medicare's Pharmacy Line (1-866-835-7595)
First Health's Technical Call Center (the MDCH Pharmacy Benefit Manager) 1-877-624-5204