Frequently Asked Questions about Choosing a Medicare plan

Jul, 06 2024 — 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 . . .

Nov, 16 2023 — 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 . . .

Feb, 02 2024 — 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 suggest that peopl . . .

Feb, 28 2024 — 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 . . .

Jul, 19 2024 — 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 . . .

Apr, 20 2024 — 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 . . .

Jun, 12 2024 — 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 . . .

May, 22 2024 — 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.

Nov, 11 2023 — 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 . . .

Jun, 25 2024 — The  Cobrand or Cobranding, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is defined as: Refers to the partner relationships established between Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and o . . .

Oct, 24 2023 — 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 . . .

Aug, 04 2024 — 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.

Jun, 09 2024 — You and/or your prescriber can use our online Formulary Browser (FormularyBrowser.com) to check your Medicare Part D (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MAPD) plan's drug list (formulary) for lower-costing d . . .

Jul, 08 2024 — 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 . . .

Jul, 09 2023 — Yes.  Besides talking to family, friends, or other caregivers to help you decide which drug coverage meets your needs. You can also Use the Medicare Drug Plan Finder on medicar . . .

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 . . .

Jul, 12 2023 — 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 . . .

Jun, 24 2024 — 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 . . .

Jul, 19 2024 — 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, 04 2024 — 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.

Jul, 19 2024 — 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 . . .

Jul, 19 2024 — 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 . . .

Jul, 08 2024 — 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 . . .

Jul, 06 2024 — 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 . . .

Jul, 04 2024 — No. You will only be able to join, and get coverage under, one Medicare drug plan at a time. Adding a Medicare Part D plan when you already have a Part D plan For example, if you are enrolled in Med . . .

Jun, 25 2024 — The  Cobrand or Cobranding, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is defined as: Refers to the partner relationships established between Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and o . . .

Jun, 24 2024 — 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 . . .

Jun, 12 2024 — 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 . . .

Jun, 09 2024 — You and/or your prescriber can use our online Formulary Browser (FormularyBrowser.com) to check your Medicare Part D (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MAPD) plan's drug list (formulary) for lower-costing d . . .

May, 22 2024 — 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.

Apr, 20 2024 — 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 . . .

Apr, 20 2024 — The Medicare Part D annual Initial Deductible is the first phase of your Medicare Part D coverage (see chart below). In most cases, you must pay your Part D plan's Initial Deductible before you re . . .

Apr, 20 2024 — 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 . . .

Feb, 28 2024 — 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 . . .

Feb, 02 2024 — 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 suggest that peopl . . .

Nov, 16 2023 — 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 . . .

Nov, 11 2023 — 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, 24 2023 — 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 . . .

Jul, 12 2023 — 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 . . .