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Prescription Drugs

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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.

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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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In this section:

  1. Prescription Drug Coverage: An Overview
    Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, its coverage and the types of plans offering this coverage.
  2. Enrollment in Medicare Part D
  3. 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.
    • How to Qualify for Extra Help with Part D Costs
    • How to Apply for Extra Help with Part D Costs
    • 2023 Benchmark Prescription Drug Plans
  4. 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.

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