Obtaining Medicare drug coverage can be done through:
1. Medicare prescription drug plans. These plans supplement drug coverage for Original Medicare, certain Medicare Cost Plans, some Private Fee-for-Service schemes, and Medical Savings Account plans. To enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan, you’re required to be enrolled in Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance).
To enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan, you’re required to be enrolled in Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance).
2. Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) or another Medicare Health Plan with drug coverage. These plans consolidate your Part A, Part B, and prescription drug coverage. It is important to note that enrollment in a Medicare Advantage Plan necessitates having both Part A and Part B, and it’s worth mentioning that drug coverage is not provided by every Medicare Advantage Plan.
To sign up for a Medicare prescription drug plan, a Medicare Advantage Plan, or another Medicare health plan with drug coverage, you need to be either a U.S. citizen or legally residing in the United States.
To find out the specific costs for Medicare prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans, kindly go to Medicare.gov/plan-compare. Additionally, for more comprehensive information, please contact the plans that pique your interest. Should you need assistance comparing the costs of different plans, don’t hesitate to reach out to your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
