The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D)

The Medicare prescription drug benefit (Part D) covers most outpatient prescription drugs (the kind you get at the pharmacy or through mail-order). Unlike Medicare health benefits, though, Part D is only offered through private plans—there is no Original Medicare equivalent—and whether you should sign up for Medicare drug coverage depends on your particular needs.

The following materials can help you learn about the Part D: Downloadable Handouts (in PDF format unless otherwise noted; Spanish translations where available) and Essential Answers from Medicare Interactive (MI) Counselor, an independent, public resource of the Medicare Rights Center. MI offers expert information and advice on Medicare.

Note: If you are not eligible for Medicare drug coverage or you want to find other ways to pay for your prescription drugs (Rx), MRC has put together a resource list of discount drug programs.
• Programs that could help pay for your prescription costs

Part D Basics (Hide Materials)

Downloadable Handouts	MI Counselor Essential Answers
The Medicare Drug Benefit: Consumer Handout      Download The Medicare Drug Benefit: Overview      Download Medicare Drug Coverage: What You Need to Know if You live in a Nursing Home      Download en Español The Medicare Drug Benefit: Consumer Handout      Download	Am I eligible for the Medicare drug benefit (Part D)?      Go To What is the Medicare prescription drug benefit (Part D)?      Go To Which drugs does the Medicare drug benefit cover?      Go To What do I need to know about Medicare drug coverage if I live in a nursing home?      Go To

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