For low-income seniors and people with disabilities now enrolled in Maine Rx Plus, Low-Cost Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled, or DEL, or MaineCare, the state of Maine has access to those medication records and can provide valuable information on appropriate Medicare plans, available subsidies and other guidance. Call (866) RX-MAINE or (866) 796-2463.

Statewide Agency on Aging offices offer reliable advice, group workshops and one-on-one help in enrolling for Medicare Part D. The local office may be reached toll free at (877) 353-3771.

Additional help is available online at the Maine Office of Elder Services at www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/medicared and by phone from Maine Legal Services for the Elderly at (800) 750-5353.

Consumers also may call the Medicare office at (800) MEDICARE or visit the agency’s Web site at www. medicare .gov.