Understanding Medicare

In January 2006, prescription drug coverage (Part D) became available to Medicare beneficiaries for the first time. Through this new benefit, Medicare now pays for a portion of your prescription drug costs. Both brand-name and generic prescription drugs are covered at participating pharmacies across the country. Everyone with Medicare is eligible to enroll in this coverage, regardless of income and resources, health status, or current prescription expenses.Do you have limited income and resources? If so, you may be eligible for extra help with your prescription drug coverage.

If you choose to have this coverage, you will be able to get your drugs in one of two ways. You can buy an individual drug plan, or you can sign up with a Medicare Advantage plan, like an HMO or PPO. Either way, you will pay a monthly premium, which varies by plan, coinsurance or copays for your drugs, and in some cases, a yearly deductible (no more than $265 in 2007).

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Written by swannsa on December 9th, 2009 with no comments.
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