MEDICARE PART D: PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE

Bar Graphs of Monthly Costs

A new feature provided in the Drug Plan Finder is the bar graph of monthly costs. By viewing the following bar graphs, you can anticipate future drug costs if you continue to use the same drugs you are currently taking. See examples below:

Example 1: Person receiving full ‘extra help' will have only a small change in the monthly cost over 12 months ($22 to $26/month).

Example 2: Person who pays an annual deductible, but low copayments may experience very little gap coverage.

Example 3: Person who pays a higher premium and higher copayments can still save in overall drug costs and can more easily budget for drug costs.

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Important Dates
Get Help
Already Enrolled or Not Taking Prescription Drugs
Getting ‘Extra Help' — qualifications & application
Keeping Your ‘Extra Help'
Two Types of Prescription Drugs Plans
Personalized Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
Plan Finder Comparison Tool
Plan Restrictions
Bar Graphs of Monthly Costs
Payment of Premiums
Enrollment — with and without penalty
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