How to Choose a Medicare D Provider

Medicare Plan D covers prescription drug costs for people who are enrolled in either Medicare Parts A, B or both. Private companies contract with the government to cover participants under various plans that offer different deductibles, copays and monthly premiums. Pharmacies are the providers for Medicare Plan D participants. Choosing a pharmacy to fill your prescriptions under a Part D plan requires careful evaluation of each provider's pros and cons. You must make sure the pharmacy will suit your needs and accept payment from your Part D plan provider.

Instructions

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  Make a list of features you want the pharmacy to have. Important attributes to consider are location, hours of operation, availability of delivery or mail service and size of inventory.

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  Contact your Part D insurance company to get a list of pharmacies in your area that participate in Medicare Part D.

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  Contact the pharmacies on the list and ask questions about the attributes you listed earlier. Choose the pharmacy that can fulfill your requirements.