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February 23, 2006

Dear Prescription Advantage Member:

This letter is to inform you about changes to your Prescription Advantage coverage because of the new Medicare prescription drug coverage that began on January 1, 2006. Since this drug coverage will be available, Prescription Advantage will provide supplemental coverage for prescription drug purchases of members who are eligible for Medicare.

For all members, with or without Medicare, Prescription Advantage will only cover classes of drugs that Medicare has not excluded from coverage.

We have determined that you have taken one or more of the prescription drugs listed on the second page of this letter, which Medicare has excluded from coverage.

As of March 31, 2006, Prescription Advantage will no longer cover these drugs. We recommend that you speak to your doctor regarding this change in drug coverage as he or she can most appropriately advise you of any viable alternatives or substitutions that are available to you. Your doctor is the most qualified person to determine which prescription drugs are suitable for you.

If you have any questions, please call Customer Service (toll free) at 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800- 243-4636) or TTY for the deaf and hard of hearing at 1-877-610-0241.

Sincerely,

Prescription Advantage

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Executive Office of Elder Affairs Prescription Advantage 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636) TTY: 1-877-610-0241 www.800ageinfo.com 3/9/2006 Page 2 of 3

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Executive Office of Elder Affairs Prescription Advantage 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636) TTY: 1-877-610-0241 www.800ageinfo.com 3/9/2006 Page 3 of 3