Understanding Medicare Part D

Use the links below to find information on Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits:

  • What Drugs Do Medicare Drug Plans Cover?—Answers for Medicare patients on generic drugs, prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limits and changes to prescribed medications.
  • Prescription Drug Coverage Fact Sheets—CMS has developed one-page fact sheets for Part D patients who are having problems filling a prescription.
  • Medicare.gov's Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Provides links to tools and resources for Medicare patients, including:
    • Prescription Drug Plan Finder—Allows patients to find all the prescription plans that are available within a specific ZIP code, and compare costs by entering up to 25 prescription medications.
    • Formulary (Drug) Finder—Lets patients enter the drugs they use to find out which plans in their area have formularies that cover these drugs.
    • Enrollment Center—Allows patients to join the Medicare drug plan they've selected.
    • Prescription Drug Plans in Pennsylvania—Monthly premium, annual deductible and customer service contact information for companies offering prescription drug plans in Pennsylvania.
  • APPRISE—The Pennsylvania APPRISE program has been providing Part D presentations since mid-2005, with many meetings still planned during the enrollment period. Many of these sessions are open to the public and will help Medicare patients on a one-on-one basis. Attendees need to bring their Medicare card and a list of current medications. Visit the APPRISE website for a schedule of meetings in your county, or call (800) 783-7067.

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