Which part of Medicare covers prescriptions?

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Which part of Medicare covers prescriptions?

Prescription drug coverage is commonly provided through Medicare Advantage plans, which are Part C. These plans bundle A and B benefits and often include a built-in prescription drug benefit, so your prescriptions are covered through the MA plan itself. For anyone on Original Medicare, drug coverage isn’t included unless you enroll in a separate Part D plan. The other parts cover different things: Part A for inpatient hospital care, Part B for medical services, and Part D as the standalone prescription drug program for Original Medicare. In many contexts, the question refers to the coverage that comes with Medicare Advantage, which is why Part C is the focus.

Prescription drug coverage is commonly provided through Medicare Advantage plans, which are Part C. These plans bundle A and B benefits and often include a built-in prescription drug benefit, so your prescriptions are covered through the MA plan itself. For anyone on Original Medicare, drug coverage isn’t included unless you enroll in a separate Part D plan. The other parts cover different things: Part A for inpatient hospital care, Part B for medical services, and Part D as the standalone prescription drug program for Original Medicare. In many contexts, the question refers to the coverage that comes with Medicare Advantage, which is why Part C is the focus.

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