With the new Medicare Benefit Part D plan, there are a lot of choices:
Your Medicare Benefit May Not Cover Everything. Depending on what your retail
"annual expenses" are, you will want to ensure you choose the
correct prescription Part D savings plan to fit your real
needs.
There are Part D plans that are more suitable for those who take a lot of prescription medications, while other companies will be a better fit for those who hardly take any medication drugs.
You Can Save More
Money!
Compare the Part D plans in an analytical manner and choose the Medicare Part D insurance that will save you the most money.
Here is a Checklist of Questions to Ask Yourself:
Coordination with your other benefits:
Will the Medicare prescription drug plan work in accordance with my current drug coverage?
Could I lose my retiree or employer health benefits if I join a Part D plan?
Does the plan cover all my medications?
Does the plan cover the most important ones? (Question for your doctor)
If the plan does not cover a medication I take, does it cover one that will work for
me? (Questions for your doctor)
Does the plan require that I get special permission before it will cover a
medication I need (such as prior authorization)?
How much will I pay at the drugstore (copayments or coinsurance) for each drug I
need? (Some drugs may have higher coinsurance.)
If a drug I take has a very high coinsurance, is there a drug I can take that will cost
me less, such as a generic? (Question for your doctor)
How much will I pay in monthly premiums and annual deductibles?
Does the plan have a “coverage gap” or 'Donut Hole' during which I must pay my full drug costs?
Can I fill my prescriptions at the drugstore I use regularly?
Can I fill my prescriptions when I travel?
What happens if I go to drugstores that are not in the network?
Can I get prescriptions by mail order ?
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