36 2024 Evidence of Coverage for WA PEBB Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Chapter 2: Important phone numbers and resources coinsurance. Additionally, those who qualify will not have a coverage gap or late enrollment penalty. To see if you qualify, call: ♦ 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week; ♦ The Social Security office at 1-800-772-1213 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a representative. Automated messages are available 24 hours a day. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778; or ♦ Your state Medicaid office (applications) (see Section 6 in this chapter for contact information). • What if you have coverage from an AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)? The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) helps ADAP-eligible individuals living with HIV/AIDS have access to life-saving HIV medications. Medicare Part D prescription drugs that are also covered by ADAP qualify for prescription cost-sharing assistance through CAREAssist for Oregon residents and the Early Intervention Program for Washington residents. Note: To be eligible for the ADAP operating in your state, individuals must meet certain criteria, including proof of state residence and HIV status, low income as defined by the state, and uninsured/under-insured status. If you are currently enrolled in an ADAP, it can continue to provide you with Medicare Part D prescription cost-sharing assistance for drugs on the ADAP formulary. In order to be sure you continue receiving this assistance, please notify your local ADAP enrollment worker of any changes in your Medicare Part D plan name or policy number from CAREAssist for Oregon residents and the Early Intervention Program for Washington residents. For information on eligibility criteria, covered drugs, or how to enroll in the program, please call CAREAssist at 1-800-805-2313 for Oregon residents and the Early Intervention Program at 1-877-376-9316 for Washington residents. Section 8 — How to contact the Railroad Retirement Board The Railroad Retirement Board is an independent federal agency that administers comprehensive benefit programs for the nation's railroad workers and their families. If you receive your Medicare through the Railroad Retirement Board, it is important that you let them know if you move or change your mailing address. If you have questions regarding your benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board, contact the agency. METHOD Railroad Retirement Board – contact information CALL 1-877-772-5772 Calls to this number are free. If you press "0," you may speak with an RRB representative from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday. If you press "1," you may access the automated RRB HelpLine and recorded information 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. TTY 1-312-751-4701 kp.org
