By Mary Krueger, Medicare Specialist
As many of you on Medicare know, October 15 to December 7 is the Annual Election Period for Medicare Part D and Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage). This often coincides with a flurry of research needed and concerns expressed by client recipients and this year was no exception.
For many, a prescription drug deductible is an easy choice, but the issue of very expensive prescriptions is a familiar plea. Therefore, searching for solutions is top priority.
One of those requests came from a physician and his wife who had vastly different prescription needs. One was taking a simple generic drug that would not meet the deductible but the other needed to find a way to reduce the cost of their estrogen cream and heart medication.
In this case, the best option was prescription discount cards (GoodRx and SingleCare) along with their Medicare Part D plans. These discount cards are a great way to research costs online to find more economical ways to get prescription medications. In this case, the savings amounted to more than $72 per month on one and $31 per month on the other medication.
Additionally, I assisted a family that saved more than $8,210 in a year for experimental MS drugs using a discount card.
Free discount cards have been a great help for many of my customers and are worth exploring in addition to the Part D plans. Not only can these cards help you personally, but they can be a great resource for your patients.
If you need assistance with your Medicare choices, let me know. We are here to help you! Contact Mary Krueger at 715.760.1350 or mary.krueger@wismedassure.org.
Note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as insurance advice related to your specific policy or situation. Please consult with a qualified insurance advisor or professional before making any policy decisions. Full disclaimer and contact information.