Part D - Rx

Medicare prescription drug coverage Rx a.k.a. Part D, PDP, or MA PD, if it is a Medicare Advantage plan that includes Rx, covers both brand-name and generic prescription drugs at participating pharmacies in your area. Everyone with Medicare is eligible for this coverage, regardless of income, assets, health status, or current prescription expenses. Many of the plans cover the gap or donut hole, just be sure to read the illustrations, brochures and drug formularies, below.

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There are two ways to get Medicare prescription drug coverage. You can join a Medicare prescription drug plan or you can join a Medicare Advantage Plan or other Medicare Health Plan that offers drug coverage.

You may sign up right through our site, for Part D Rx, a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medi-Gap - Supplement Plan. Open Enrollment is from from November 15 - December 31 and then your coverage will begin January 1Medicare FAQ.. If you've just turned 65, you're eligible now, email us for details.

Here's a graph that summarizes how Part D & Donut Hole coverage works

Part D Rx Graph showing donut hole
Citation

Medicare Flyer on $250 Rebate and 50% Discount in Donut Hole

Recommended Part D Rx Plans

Blue SHIELD Medicare Prescription Drug Plans - Information & Applications

Summary of Benefits

Evidence of Coverage

			Rx Plan (PDP)
			Enhanced Plan (PDP)

Formulary

Search (PDF, 751KB) our list of covered drugs to find out if your medications are covered.

Pharmacy Directory Search our Pharmacy Directory to find out which pharmacies are part of our network.

Source Blue Shield's Website

Blue Cross MedicareRx
Brochure
Summary of Benefits
	$28.49/month - $310/year deductible Evidence of Coverage	$42.10/month Evidence of Coverage	$78.50/month 65 to 99% of generics are covered in the "donut hole" Evidence of Coverage
FAQ's
Application Form - 2010