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Can I Use Medicare Part D at Any Pharmacy?

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By Daniel Petkevich

Aug 28, 2023

Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare Part D provides prescription drug coverage to help you manage your medication costs. You can use your Medicare Part D plan at any participating pharmacy in your plan's network. However, there are a few important factors that can impact your prescription costs:

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Networks

It's essential to verify your pharmacy is in-network with your plan. If they are out-of-network, you could pay the full retail cost for your medications.

However, if you need to use an out-of-network pharmacy due to unforeseen circumstances, plans typically have provisions to allow this. We recommend you check with your plan before using an out-of-network pharmacy to understand how you will be impacted.

Preferred vs. Non-Preferred

Preferred pharmacies have negotiated pricing agreements with plans that can significantly reduce your costs. It's a good idea to fill your prescriptions with a preferred pharmacy. Before filling prescriptions, check with your plan to confirm if your pharmacy is preferred.

Non-preferred pharmacies typically have higher costs because they have not negotiated pricing with your plan. However, most plans have provisions to allow you to use a non-network pharmacy for emergencies.

General Tips

  1. Review Your Plan: Before enrolling in a plan, carefully review the preferred pharmacy list to ensure your pharmacy is included.

  2. Cost Comparison: Compare the costs of prescription medications at preferred and non-preferred pharmacies to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses.

  3. Emergency Situations: Keep records of your transactions, receipts, and any relevant information in case you need to request reimbursement or make an appeal.

  4. Annual Enrollment Period: If your current plan isn't a good fit, you can change plans during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15th to December 7th).

Conclusion

Always review your specific Medicare plan details and reach out to one of our Medicare Experts if you have any questions about which pharmacies you can use under your coverage.

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