Understanding Medicare Drug Coverage
Medicare covers prescription drugs for its 44 million enrollees, and caregivers of people age 65 and older can benefit from understanding how this benefit works.
Start with the five basic things you should know about Medicare:
- Medicare has two basic flavors: Original and Advantage.
- Original Medicare allows beneficiaries to go to any doctor that accepts the program, while Advantage plans require you to use their network of doctors, specialists and facilities.