Comparing Medicare Drug Formularies Made Simple with Joppel

Online, July 19, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The cost of prescription drugs is a concern for Medicare beneficiaries on a limited budget, but Joppel.com now provides relief from the overwhelming task of comparing drug formularies. Every Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage Plan with prescription drug coverage has a formulary, or list of drugs covered by that particular plan, and it is crucial that Medicare beneficiaries compare the plans available so they can get the prescription drug coverage that is right for them.

Although Medicare does require some drugs to be covered by all plans, the cost can vary from plan to plan. Some drugs are not covered at all by some plans. Trying to find the plan that will best suit your prescription drug needs can seem challenging, but Joppel.com has created an easy to use on-line comparison tool that will make the process easier.

Medicare's Annual Election Period (AEP), from October 15 through December 7, 2011, gives a beneficiary the opportunity to make changes to their prescription drug coverage.

Joppel, a decision support tool, website and call center for Medicare beneficiaries, seniors and caregivers is the Medicare division of HealthCompare Insurance Services Inc. Joppel provides a wealth of information, offers expert guidance from licensed agents, and utilizes a consumer-friendly on-line tool for those eligible for Medicare. If you or a loved one is about to become eligible for Medicare, you should visit the Joppel site today.

Joppel is currently available online, and can be found at https://www.joppel.com. Joppel's licensed agents are also available to assist you Monday through Friday, 6:00am through 5:00pm Pacific Time, at 1-888-956-7735 or 7-1-1 for TTY users. In addition, Joppel's phone lines are open 24 hours a day for after-hours messages, which will be answered the next business day.

Completing the online needs assessment typically takes ten to fifteen minutes, however users are welcome to take as much time as they require. Joppel advisers users to be prepared with their Medicare card, list of current prescription medications and details of their current plan in order to have the best experience.