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Medicare Part D drug plans, offered by private companies approved by Medicare, help cover the cost of prescription drugs for individuals with Medicare. These plans have a list of covered drugs, called a formulary, and may include deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance, with a yearly out-of-pocket spending limit. 

What Part D Plans Cover:

  • Prescription Drugs: They cover a wide range of prescription drugs, including those in protected classes like drugs for cancer, HIV/AIDS, and depression. 
  • Vaccines: Many plans cover vaccines not already covered by Medicare Part B. 
  • Specific Drugs: They cover the types of drugs most frequently prescribed for Medicare beneficiaries, with each plan having its own formulary. 

Cost Components:

  • Premium:

    Most Part D plans require a monthly premium. 

  • Deductible:

    Some plans have an annual deductible, which is the amount you pay for prescriptions before the plan starts to cover costs. 

  • Copayments/Coinsurance:

    Many plans require you to pay a fixed copayment or a percentage (coinsurance) of the drug cost when you fill a prescription. 

  • Coverage Gap (Donut Hole):

    Most plans have a coverage gap where you pay a larger portion of the drug costs until you reach the plan’s out-of-pocket spending limit. 

  • Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
    The prescription drug law caps your out-of-pocket drug costs at a certain amount (e.g., $2,000 in 2025). 

Important Considerations:

  • Formularies:

    Each plan has its own list of covered drugs (formulary), so it’s crucial to check if your medications are covered by the plan you’re considering. 

  • Pharmacy Networks:

    Plans also have networks of pharmacies, and you may pay less for prescriptions filled at network pharmacies. 

  • Extra Help:

    If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for Extra Help to lower your Part D costs. 

  • Late Enrollment Penalty:

    If you don’t enroll in a Part D plan when you’re first eligible, you may face a late enrollment penalty. 

  • Cost-Sharing:
    Be aware that your out-of-pocket costs can vary depending on whether you’re in the deductible, initial coverage, coverage gap, or catastrophic coverage phase. 

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