Description:

On January 1, 2006 the new drug benefit provisions, Medicare Part D, will affect an estimated 42 million beneficiaries of Medicare. Many of these covered persons, especially those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, have complex mental health needs and rely on the community behavioral health system to support their recovery process. Medicare Part D: Prescription Benefit—Operational Implementation Guide for Community Behavioral Health is available to help your organization understand the significant impact this provision will have on your most vulnerable consumers, and how you can minimize disruption to their recovery—and your bottom line. The authors bring their extensive experience in the community behavioral health environment to bear on translating this complex program into real-world, operationally specific impact on community behavioral health agencies, staff, and consumers.