
Prescription Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Medicare Part D is an optional prescription drug insurance program available to everyone who has Medicare, regardless of income or health status. Private companies provide the insurance coverage, you choose the drug plan and pay a monthly premium. We’ve compiled information on this drug benefit, resources for choosing a plan and financial assistance to help cover drug costs for qualified beneficiaries.
Plan Comparison Charts
2023 Part D Benchmark Plans
2023 Part D Prescription Drug Stand Alone Plans
Orange County HICAP, a program of Council on Aging Orange County developed this chart and gave CHA permission to post online.
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2023 Part D Prescription Drug Stand Alone Plans
Orange County HICAP, a program of Council on Aging Orange County developed this chart and gave CHA permission to post online.
Related Links
News articles
Blog articles
In this section:
- Prescription Drug Coverage: An Overview
Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, its coverage and the types of plans offering this coverage. - Enrollment in Medicare Part D
- Extra Help with Part D Costs for People with Low Income
Medicare’s “Extra Help” program, also known as the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, assists those who qualify to cover the cost of their Part D drug plan premiums, deductibles and copayments. - Resources
Information about choosing a Part D plan and saving money on prescription drugs, tips on finding a Part D plan that best meets your needs and cost-saving strategies.