PAT'S PHARMACY

Choosing a Medicare Part D plan can be overwhelming.  There are so many plans & so much information available that many people just pick any plan to ease the process.  Doing some homework will result in a much better experience.

The first place to start is on Medicare's website.  They have a tool that helps find & compare which drug plan will be best depending on the persons individual circumstances such as medications they are taking.

If you need assistance picking a plan, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers one-on-one counseling by phone to help callers compare plans and make choices based on their individual needs. SHIP also can help callers enroll in the plan of their choice,   This service is offered free of charge by the state of Kentucky.  The phone number is 877-293-7447.

Patient Assistance Programs along with Part D:

Click on the link to Rx Assist to see which manufacturers still offer assistance programs for Part D enrollees.

For a detailed explanation of Medicare Part D detailing coverage gaps, costs, eligibilty, etc. clink on the link for Center for Medicare Advocacy. This site does a thorough job of explaining the workings of Part D.