"Original" Medicare will cover SOME medications under Part B. As a general rule, infusion therapy, immunizations administered in your doctor's office and most diabetic supplies (including insulin) may be covered under Part B.
Most prescriptions filled on an outpatient basis by mail order or at a retail pharmacy are covered under Medicare Part D.
Your Part D prescription drug plan is a separate benefit offered by private insurance carriers. The premium you pay will vary by zip code and the covered medications. Many Part D plans have an annual deductible that must be satisfied before brand name prescriptions are included with copay's.
Be sure to verify that the medications you take are included in your Part D drug formulary You can compare drug formulary's at Medicare.gov by using the drug formulary prescription plan finder.
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Most prescriptions filled on an outpatient basis by mail order or at a retail pharmacy are covered under Medicare Part D.
Your Part D prescription drug plan is a separate benefit offered by private insurance carriers. The premium you pay will vary by zip code and the covered medications. Many Part D plans have an annual deductible that must be satisfied before brand name prescriptions are included with copay's.
Be sure to verify that the medications you take are included in your Part D drug formulary You can compare drug formulary's at Medicare.gov by using the drug formulary prescription plan finder.