The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is often referred to as Part D of Medicare. The project provides a government-subsidized drug exchange in which private health providers provide recipients with limited prescription drug insurance coverage. Coverage and Benefits of Medicare Part D In 2020, Medicare beneficiaries who elect to be compensated by the drug benefit will pay premiums of an average of $47.59 a month. This is only an average; some would charge less, and some would charge more. You will have to pay 25% of prescription costs up to $4,020 in a year after reaching a $435 deductible, with Medicare covering the bill for the remaining 75%. The plan only costs $1,005, but it covers $3,015. Four Stages of Medicare Part D You will go through four stages of the coverage of the package, the cost of your prescriptions can increase or decrease. Deductible Stage Before the insurance begins to compensate, a deductible is the amount of money an individual pay towards their healthcare. A deductible that typically varies per year is paid by Medicare Part D. Initial Coverage Stage You will have to pay a fixed price for your drugs at this stage. Your plan compensates for the difference. This year, your plan can cover up to $4,020, which is $200 higher than in 2019. Coverage Gap Stage When buying a brand-name drug, you will earn a 75% discount. If your prescription costs $100, for instance, you're just going to pay $25. You can never pay more than 25% of the actual cost of the medication if you need a generic. In 2020, you will stay in this stage until you reach a total value of $6,350 on drugs. Catastrophic Stage Your costs will remain the same over the year once you hit this point in your plan. You pay $8.95 for brand-name medications during this stage and $3.60 for generics, or 5% of retail expenditures, whichever is greater. Conclusion Prescription medications are protected by Medicare Section D. This plan is only optional, but they can pay a penalty charge if an individual is late on enrolling. Only private insurance agencies can sell policies for Medicare Part D. At InsurCali, we do our best in making sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. We make sure to go the extra mile to help you with your needs. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency to speak with a licensed agent at (949) 973-0278 or Click Here to request a free quote. Prescription Drug Plans
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