When you’re looking at Medicare coverage, don’t forget what’s sitting in your medicine cabinet.
Prescription medications are an important part of the Medicare conversation. Prescription drug coverage is available through Part D plans and is also included in many Medicare Advantage plans. Costs and coverage can vary by plan.
That’s why it’s helpful to have an up-to-date medication list when reviewing your options.
Write down the name of each prescription you take, the dosage, and how often you take it. Don’t rely on memory. Having the information in front of you makes it easier to consider your prescriptions as you compare coverage.
And don’t assume that two people taking different medications will necessarily have the same needs.
Your medications can also change over time. A prescription you didn’t take when you first enrolled in a plan could become an important part of your healthcare later.
That’s one reason Medicare coverage should be personal.
At Understanding My Medicare, we look at more than a plan name. We help our clients consider their doctors, prescriptions, hospitals, budget, and individual needs when reviewing Medicare options.
If you’re preparing to explore Medicare coverage, grab your prescription list before you call us. It’s a simple step that can help us have a much more useful conversation.
