Have you fallen in the Medicare drug doughnut hole? The state of Maryland wants to help you find out and possibly provide some help.

The Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program, part of the Maryland Health Insurance Plan, will hosts FREE workshops to help you determine your eligibility for subsidies. There are tens of thousands of Maryland residents on Medicare and not taking advantage of the assistance, according to data on drug plan enrollment from the Center for Medicare and Medcaid Services.

This Maryland program can reduce cost of Part D drug coverage for moderate-income seniors (making less than $32,490 as an individual and $43,710 as a couple) and disabled people. Open enrollment is from Nov. 15-Dec. 31 for benefits beginning Jan. 1. The benefits for those eligible include a $1,200 subsidy (for those who fall in the $2,700 doughnut hole) and a $300 yearly premuim subsidy paid on a monthly basis.

To the 14 workshops, you'll need to bring your Medicare ID card, list of current prescription drugs, current prescription drug plan statement, if available, proof of state residency such as a driver's license or 6-month old utility bill or rental agreement and proof of household income from last-year tax return or other relevant document.

For more information, call 1-800-215-8038 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, including dates and locations.