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Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)

Prescription coverage that fits your medications.

Medicare Part D helps cover your prescriptions. Our advisors help you compare plans based on the medications you actually take — so you’re not paying more than you need to.

Part D at a glance
CoversPrescription drugs
Two waysStandalone or via Part C
Each planHas its own formulary
Our approachCompare by your meds

What is Medicare Part D?

Part D is prescription drug coverage offered through private insurance companies approved by Medicare. You can get it as a standalone plan (often paired with Original Medicare or a Medigap plan) or built into many Medicare Advantage plans.

Each Part D plan has its own list of covered drugs (called a formulary) and its own pricing, so the best plan really depends on your specific medications. Coverage also moves through stages over the year, and the dollar amounts are set each plan year.

Real meds

The best plan depends on the medications you actually take — so we compare based on your real prescription list, not generic estimates.

Two ways to get it

Standalone Part D vs. Advantage with drugs

FeatureStandalone Part DMedicare Advantage with drug coverage
Pairs withOriginal Medicare or MedigapBundled in one Part C plan
Drug coverageYes — the plan’s formularyOften included
Medical coverageKept separateCombined in the same plan
Best ifYou want Original Medicare or MedigapYou want everything in one plan

We’ll help you compare both approaches based on your medications.

Before you choose

How to choose the right plan

1

List your medications

Including dosages, so nothing is missed.

2

Check the formulary

Is each drug covered, and at what tier?

3

Compare total cost

Premium plus what you’ll pay for your drugs across the year.

4

Check the pharmacy

Including whether your pharmacy is preferred.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Part D plan?

If you take prescriptions and don’t have other creditable drug coverage, Part D can help. There may also be a late-enrollment penalty for going without creditable coverage. We’ll explain how this applies to you.

Can I get drug coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan instead?

Often yes — many Medicare Advantage plans include drug coverage. We’ll help you compare both approaches.

What if my medication isn’t on the plan’s formulary?

Coverage varies by plan, which is exactly why we compare based on your specific drugs before you choose.

Can I change my Part D plan?

Medicare has set enrollment periods for changes. We can explain the timing for your situation, since medications and plans change year to year.

How much will my prescriptions cost?

That depends on your drugs and the plan’s pricing. We’ll help you see the full-year picture, not just the premium.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

The Jeff George Agency is a licensed insurance agency. We are not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

Let’s match a plan to your medications.

Talk with a licensed advisor and bring your prescription list — we’ll handle the comparison.

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