Frequently Asked Questions about Choosing a Medicare Plan

Nov, 05 2022 — If you are eligible for Medicare and you don't have drug coverage through your employer, VA, or other source, additional prescription drug coverage is available to you through either: (1) a stand-a . . .

Aug, 26 2022 — Maybe.  The answer depends on your medication and healthcare needs.  Although many media sources still advise people to look at Medicare plans with low premiums and low deductibles, we sugge . . .

Oct, 16 2022 — No, you are not required to use Walmart as your only pharmacy.  Humana Medicare Part D plans include over 50,000+ pharmacies in their pharmacy network. However, if you are enrolled in the Hum . . .

Oct, 30 2022 — No.  Your Medicare Part D plan's Initial Deductible does not affect when you go into the Donut Hole or Coverage Gap.  However, your Initial Deductible will impact how quickly you exit the . . .

Oct, 11 2022 — Not exactly.  You need to look beyond just the monthly premium cost - especially if you use more than just low-cost generics.  In most cases, the "best" Medicare Part D prescription drug or . . .

Nov, 13 2022 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses information from member satisfaction surveys, plans, and health care providers to give overall performance or "Star Ratings" to Medicare Part . . .

Aug, 27 2022 — Our Q1Medicare® Formulary Browser includes formularies for all Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage plans (MAPDs) - and is packed with valuable information about . . .

Aug, 31 2022 — You would pay your Medicare Part D plan's negotiated retail price, less the Donut Hole Discount.You can see an estimate of the cost of your medication during all phase of coverage on a particular Medi . . .

Oct, 05 2022 — Not exactly.  A person must meet a few conditions to be eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. If you wish to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan with (MAPD) or a Medicare Advantage . . .

Oct, 12 2022 — Choose a Medicare Part D (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MA or MAPD) plan that provides the most cost-effective coverage for your medication and healthcare needs. However, the more complicated answer . . .

Oct, 05 2022 — Yes. Your retail drug costs (and coverage costs) can vary widely between Medicare Part D plans and between the different pharmacies used by your Medicare Part D plans - and retail prices can change on a weekly basis.

Aug, 21 2022 — You and/or your prescriber can use our online Formulary Browser (https://FormularyBrowser.com) to check your Medicare Part D (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MAPD) plan's drug list (formulary) for lower-c . . .

Aug, 02 2022 — Yes, you should still consider joining a Medicare Part D drug or Medicare Advantage (MAPD) plan even when you are not using any (or very few) prescription medications and avoid a possible long-term late-enrollment penalty should you ever need drug coverage.

Sep, 01 2022 — Yes.  Besides talking to family, friends, or other caregivers to help you decide which drug coverage meets your needs. You can also Use the What is a SHIP for links to local SH . . .

Jun, 20 2016 — Maybe.  Medicare Prescription Drug Plans must include at least two drugs in every drug category.  Medicare Part D plans must also do the following:(1) Make sure you have convenient access to . . .

Aug, 30 2022 — Yes, you can have a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP).  The monthly premium for your Medicare Part D plan will depend on your state and the plan you select.&n . . .

Nov, 09 2021 — Yes.  All Medicare Part D prescription plan offer the 75% Donut Hole discount - but, a few Part D plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage plans (MAPDs) also offer some form of additional supplementa . . .

Mar, 14 2022 — You can get assistance choosing a Medicare plan from a number of sources. Call a Medicare representative If you wish to speak with someone about all of your Medicare Part D and Me . . .

Sep, 07 2020 — It depends.  In some cases, if you join a Medicare drug plan, you will automatically lose all of your employer retiree health coverage - and not just your employer prescription drug coverage.&n . . .

Aug, 31 2022 — Besides the usual considerations of cost, convenience, coverage, etc., some people choose a Medicare Part D plan for less obvious reasons.  We have heard from many people who are enrolling in . . .

Nov, 13 2022 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses information from member satisfaction surveys, plans, and health care providers to give overall performance or "Star Ratings" to Medicare Part . . .

Nov, 05 2022 — If you are eligible for Medicare and you don't have drug coverage through your employer, VA, or other source, additional prescription drug coverage is available to you through either: (1) a stand-a . . .

Oct, 30 2022 — No.  Your Medicare Part D plan's Initial Deductible does not affect when you go into the Donut Hole or Coverage Gap.  However, your Initial Deductible will impact how quickly you exit the . . .

Oct, 16 2022 — No, you are not required to use Walmart as your only pharmacy.  Humana Medicare Part D plans include over 50,000+ pharmacies in their pharmacy network. However, if you are enrolled in the Hum . . .

Oct, 12 2022 — Choose a Medicare Part D (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MA or MAPD) plan that provides the most cost-effective coverage for your medication and healthcare needs. However, the more complicated answer . . .

Oct, 11 2022 — Not exactly.  You need to look beyond just the monthly premium cost - especially if you use more than just low-cost generics.  In most cases, the "best" Medicare Part D prescription drug or . . .

Oct, 05 2022 — Yes. Your retail drug costs (and coverage costs) can vary widely between Medicare Part D plans and between the different pharmacies used by your Medicare Part D plans - and retail prices can change on a weekly basis.

Oct, 05 2022 — Not exactly.  A person must meet a few conditions to be eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. If you wish to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan with (MAPD) or a Medicare Advantage . . .

Sep, 01 2022 — Yes.  Besides talking to family, friends, or other caregivers to help you decide which drug coverage meets your needs. You can also Use the What is a SHIP for links to local SH . . .

Aug, 31 2022 — Besides the usual considerations of cost, convenience, coverage, etc., some people choose a Medicare Part D plan for less obvious reasons.  We have heard from many people who are enrolling in . . .

Aug, 31 2022 — You would pay your Medicare Part D plan's negotiated retail price, less the Donut Hole Discount.You can see an estimate of the cost of your medication during all phase of coverage on a particular Medi . . .

Aug, 30 2022 — The Medicare Part D annual Initial Deductible is the first phase of your Medicare Part D coverage. In most cases, you must pay your Part D plan's Initial Deductible before you receive Medicare Par . . .

Aug, 30 2022 — Yes, you can have a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP).  The monthly premium for your Medicare Part D plan will depend on your state and the plan you select.&n . . .

Aug, 27 2022 — Yes.  You will find that the negotiated retail drug price for each medication may differ between every Medicare Part D plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plan that includes prescription drug cove . . .

Aug, 27 2022 — Our Q1Medicare® Formulary Browser includes formularies for all Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage plans (MAPDs) - and is packed with valuable information about . . .

Aug, 26 2022 — Maybe.  The answer depends on your medication and healthcare needs.  Although many media sources still advise people to look at Medicare plans with low premiums and low deductibles, we sugge . . .

Aug, 23 2022 — No.  You are only able to enroll in one Medicare Part D plan at a time - joining a second Medicare plan will automatically disenroll you from your previous plan.If you spend your time between two . . .

Aug, 21 2022 — You and/or your prescriber can use our online Formulary Browser (https://FormularyBrowser.com) to check your Medicare Part D (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MAPD) plan's drug list (formulary) for lower-c . . .

Aug, 02 2022 — Yes, you should still consider joining a Medicare Part D drug or Medicare Advantage (MAPD) plan even when you are not using any (or very few) prescription medications and avoid a possible long-term late-enrollment penalty should you ever need drug coverage.

Mar, 14 2022 — You can get assistance choosing a Medicare plan from a number of sources. Call a Medicare representative If you wish to speak with someone about all of your Medicare Part D and Me . . .