When will enrollment in a Medicare-approved drug discount card become effective?
If you are approved for a Medicare-approved drug discount card (including the $600 credit, if you qualify), you can begin using your card the first day of the month following the month the sponsor receives and approves your completed enrollment form. For example, if you are approved on March 12, 2005 you can begin using your card on April 1, 2005. If you apply early in the month, you may receive your Medicare-approved drug discount card before the first of the following month. Generally, you must wait to use your discount until the first of the month. If you apply late in the month, you may not receive your card by the first of the month due to mailing time. You must have your card to take advantage of the drug discounts.
