Part D Drug Coverage Medicare part d Medicare part d

There are 2 ways to get Medicare drug coverage:

1. Medicare drug plans. These plans add drug coverage to Original Medicare, some Medicare Cost Plans, some Private Fee‑for‑Service plans, and Medical Savings Account plans. You must have  

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)

and/or  

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)

to join a separate Medicare drug plan.

2.  

Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C)

or other  

Medicare Health Plan

with drug coverage. You get all of your Part A, Part B, and drug coverage, through these plans. Remember, you must have Part A and Part B to join a Medicare Advantage Plan, and not all of these plans offer drug coverage.

To join a Medicare drug plan, Medicare Advantage Plan, or other Medicare health plan with drug coverage, you must be a United States citizen or lawfully present in the United States.