Keeping with the general topic of enrollment periods for different Medicare plans, you must know how they work. The topic we discuss in this section includes the enrollment periods for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage and the Late Enrollment… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Medicare Part D’
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A Guide to the Low-Income Subsidy (Extra Help) for Medicare Part D
If you’re reading this, you might have already done a bit of research on Medicare Part D. As you may or may not know, Medicare Part D is a federally regulated prescription drug program operated through private insurance providers. These… Read More
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Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Part 2: the Donut Hole and Catastrophic Periods
In the previous blog post, the Deductible and Initial Coverage periods were explained. Now that you have a better understanding of these coverage periods, it’s time to explain the last two – the coverage gap or donut hole period, and… Read More
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Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Part 1: Formularies, the Deductible Period and Initial Coverage Period
Donuts are a delicious treat that everyone enjoys. However, the Medicare Part D “donut hole” has nothing to do with the tasty, carb-laden treat that we all know and love. The “donut hole” is the term used every day to… Read More
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How Medicare Part D works with Medicare Advantage
If you’re reading this, then you’re likely looking to learn more about Medicare Part D. Medicare Part D is a federally regulated prescription drug insurance program that is operated through private insurance companies. These companies offer prescription drug coverage to… Read More
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What Exactly is Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage?
If you’re reading this, you must be wondering what Medicare Part D coverage is. Medicare Part D is a federally regulated program operated through private insurance companies. These private insurance companies offer prescription drug coverage to Medicare beneficiaries. Before 2006,… Read More