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Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage

California Health Advocates > Prescription Drugs > Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage

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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Part D Benchmark Plans
Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug 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
    • 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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