1. Partners in D: A brief overview A presentation for Volunteer Health Interpreter Organization (VHIO), 9.24.2013 By UCSF Partners in D 2013-2014 coordinators Vivian Chen, Irene Lee, Jessica Yu

2. What is Medicare? Medicare = US government heath insurance plan for people who are:  65 and older  Permanently disabled  End-stage renal failure  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease)

3. Medicare consists of three coverage subparts: Part A – government coverage of inpatient services (e.g. hospital care) Part B – government coverage of outpatient services, excluding most drugs (e.g. doctor visits) Part D – government-subsidized coverage of outpatient prescription drugs by private prescription drug plans Part C – government-subsidized all-in-one coverage of Part A, B, and often D services by private plans (e.g. HMOs, PPOs, PFFSs, etc.)

4. History of Medicare Part D Established by the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA 2003) Added to Medicare to provide outpatient prescription drug coverage to Medicare recipients  Prior to Part D, no such coverage available under Medicare Benefit began January 1, 2006 Part D is optional – beneficiaries wanting coverage must enroll and choose a prescription drug plan

5. Medicare Part D(ilemma) Over 50 Part D prescription drug plans in California alone Each plan offers varying coverage of different drugs, with different payment schemes Finding best plan is a complex process that requires knowledge of patient’s drug regimen, income level, and current coverage Financial assistance available to neediest, but up to beneficiary to find in many cases Coverage gaps, enrollment penalties, and other formidable hurdles too complex to get into!

6. So how does a Medicare beneficiary choose!?

7. Partners in D Statewide initiative started by UCSF School of Pharmacy faculty Supported by a $3.7 million grant from the Amgen Foundation over 3.5 years Includes 7 schools of pharmacy in California  UCSF, UCSD, USC, UOP, Touro, Loma Linda, and Western Specialized Part D training for student pharmacists One-on-one counseling to help underserved Medicare patients get the most out of their prescription drug benefit Peer-to-peer education of future prescribers

8. Get involved with Partners in D We are currently looking for translators in: Spanish Russian Cantonese Mandarin Other languages possible as well

9. Requirements include: Health Interpreter training Three hours of volunteering at a Partners in D outreach  Most outreaches occur during October & November  Most outreaches are located in SF, but two are in Berkeley

10. Volunteers get the chance to: Learn more about Medicare Part D Experience one-on-one interaction with patients in an intimate setting Observe student pharmacists / pharmacists in action outside a traditional pharmacy Work closely with UCSF faculty members Serve the community!

11. 2013-2014 Outreach Calendar SiteMission Creek SFGH General Medicine Clinic #1 Lifelong Over 60 Clinic #1 Mercy Terrace SFGH General Medicine Clinic #2 Lifelong Over 60 Clinic #2 Notre DameMission Neighborh ood Health Center Location225 Berry St, SF, 94158 1001 Potrero Ave, 1M, SF, 94110 3260 Sacramento St, Berkeley, 94702 333 Baker St, SF, 94117 1001 Potrero Ave, 1M, SF, 94110 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, 94704 347 Dolores St, SF, 94110 240 Shotwell St, SF, 94110 Date/TimeOct 19 th (Sat) 1-4pm Oct 21 st (Mon) 5:30- 8:30pm Oct 26 th (Sat) 9am-4pm Nov 4 th (Mon) 3-6pm Nov 14 th (Thurs) 5:30- 8:30pm Nov 16 th (Sat) 9am-4pm Nov 18 th (Mon) 3pm-6pm Nov 25 th (Mon) 2pm-5pm Language Needs Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin Spanish

12. A peek into Partners in D … http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=bjwd0-FFk-A http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=bjwd0-FFk-A

13. Thank You! Questions: Vivian.Chen@ucsf.edu