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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies

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Overview

Confused about Medicare’s drug coverage? You’re not alone. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies explains Part D in plain English and shows you how to find the best deal among numerous drug-coverage plan options. Whether you’re new to Medicare or already in the program, you’ll navigate the system with more ease and confidence, avoid pitfalls and scams, and have plenty of help choosing the plan that’s right for you.

This easy-to-understand, consumer-friendly guide helps you find out whether Part D affects any drug coverage you already have and weigh the consequences of going without coverage. You’ll find ways to compare plans, identify the one that covers your drugs at the least cost, and make sure you sign up at the right time. And you’ll learn how to minimize your expenses, use the “right” pharmacies, and troubleshoot any problems with your coverage. Discover how to:

Decide whether you need Part D
Understand how Part D works, from costs to coverage
Choose and enroll in the best plan for you
Get up and running with Part D
Handle the coverage gap
Lower your drug costs
Join and switch plans
Comply with long-term-care rules and rights
Challenge plan decisions
Avoid scams and hard-sell marketing

Now, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you understand Part D and make smart, cost-saving healthcare decisions. You need Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies.

Confused about Medicare’s drug coverage? You’re not alone. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies explains Part D in plain English and shows you how to find the best deal among numerous drug-coverage plan options. Whether you’re new to Medicare or already in the program, you’ll navigate the system with more ease and confidence, avoid pitfalls and scams, and have plenty of help choosing the plan that’s right for you.

This easy-to-understand, consumer-friendly guide helps you find out whether Part D affects any drug coverage you already have and weigh the consequences of going without coverage. You’ll find ways to compare plans, identify the one that covers your drugs at the least cost, and make sure you sign up at the right time. And you’ll learn

how to minimize your expenses, use the “right” pharmacies, and troubleshoot any problems with your coverage. Discover how to:

Decide whether you need Part D
Understand how Part D works, from costs to coverage
Choose and enroll in the best plan for you
Get up and running with Part D
Handle the coverage gap
Lower your drug costs
Join and switch plans
Comply with long-term-care rules and rights
Challenge plan decisions
Avoid scams and hard-sell marketing

Now, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you understand Part D and make smart, cost-saving healthcare decisions. You need Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies.

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Medicare Part D is the prescription drug coverage portion of Medicare. And Part D can be confusing — a pity, because those who need to understand it most are often elderly. You can start to unravel the Medicare mystery by first understanding who qualifies for Medicare. If you still have questions about benefits, several consumer advocacy groups can help you. Also consider a few resources that may help you save money on your necessary prescriptions.

About The Author

Patricia Barry is a senior editor at the AARP Bulletin and a recognized expert on the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. During a long career in journalism, she has authored thousands of articles and two guidebooks on healthcare and social policy. Since 1999, she has specialized in writing about Medicare and prescription drugs.