Medicare Part D

Do you regularly take prescriptions but feel as if you don’t have the coverage you need to cover them? We can help find coverage that works for you!

Medicare Part D is the prescription drug coverage component of Medicare. You can buy Part D as a standalone option with Original Medicare, or it can be included as an added benefit with Medicare Advantage.

What Does Part D Cover?

Each Part D plan has a list of specific drugs it covers, and they must cover at least two drugs in each class. Part D plans must also include coverage for all of these specific drugs:

The exact list of drugs that a Part D plan covers is called a formulary. Knowing a plan’s formulary is important in deciding if a Part D plan meets your coverage needs.

Part D Tiers

To keep your prescription drug costs low, most Part D plans will distribute the prescriptions they cover into tiers. The lowest tier will typically cost less than a higher tier.

Here is an example of what a Part D tier structure can look like:

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At DDS Insurance Advisors, we will get you the prescription coverage you need. To learn more about Medicare Part D, reach out to us today.