Can I use my drug store drug discount card with a Medicare drug plan?

Using Part D with other drug programs · updated Apr 20, 2024

Only very few types of drug coverage (such as VA or TRICARE coverage) work together with a Medicare Part D plan - and, in general, drug store discount cards or private drug discount plans usually cannot be combined with a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to provide extra cost-savings.

As noted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS):

"Drug stores issuing the discount card will determine what type of discount will be applied to the drug. Generally, drug store discount cards provide a discount on the retail price of the drug not otherwise covered by a patient's insurance. Since people with Medicare will be receiving coverage for prescription drugs, further discounts may not apply."

Please Note: Medicare Part D beneficiaries are allowed to use a drug discount card, but not along with their Medicare Part D plan.