How Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Works
Medicare offers insurance plans to help you pay for your prescription drugs. Our free educational guide -- "Medicare Drug Coverage: What You Need to Know About" -- will help you understand your options and the steps you need to receive this important coverage. It's available in four formats.
View online | Order a copy | Print English PDF |
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Get the Facts – More Information for People with Medigap Policies
Still have questions? More information from AARP Bulletin Online
Steps to Take
Fact Sheets
By State – These state fact sheets explain how the various drug programs within select states will work with the new Medicare prescription drug plans.
State Fact Sheets
By Topic – These fact sheets complement AARP's publications, "What You Need to Know" and "Extra Help," providing more in-depth information about the new Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Supplemental Fact Sheets by Topic
Extra Help for Limited Incomes
If your income and assets are limited, Medicare offers "Extra Help" paying for your prescription drugs. For more information, see AARP's free guide - "Extra Help for People with Limited Incomes."
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- Do You Qualify for Extra Help in Paying for Prescription Drugs?
- BenefitsCheckUpRx Questionnaire
Find out if you're eligible for programs that can save you money on health care and prescription drugs by answering just a few questions.
