The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has once again approved the SeniorCare Waiver until December 31, 2015. SeniorCare is Wisconsin’s popular prescription drug coverage for Wisconsin residents age 65 and older. SeniorCare benefits can be used alone or in coordination with Medicare Part D. It can also be used to avoid a Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty.

Funding for SeniorCare is divided between several sources, including

• 40% from drug manufacturers,
• 21% from federal sources,
• 19% from SeniorCare enrollees,
• 13.6% from State of Wisconsin and
• 6.7% from other sources.

More information or assistance is available by contacting the Elder Benefit Specialist at your local Aging and Disability Resource Center.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin
Serving: Grant, Green, Iowa and Lafayette Counties.