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Gaugamela

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2. Prescription drugs is covered with Medicare Part D. It will automatically renew, but you can

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Wed Jan 7, 2026, 06:48 PM

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shop for a new Part D plan every year during open enrollment. I had a Part D plan that was really low cost for a couple years and then jumped up by a factor of ten. I suspect they lure you in with low prices and then hope you won’t shop around as they boost the costs.

This last December I discovered you can go to the Medicare website which has a search function to compare plans in your area. It will show you the cost of your prescriptions under each plan, as well as the premium. But you’ll have to wait till the end of the year now.

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I just started medicare last year [View all] Tribetime Wednesday OP

you may need to get a part D plan Kali Wednesday #1

Prescription drugs is covered with Medicare Part D. It will automatically renew, but you can Gaugamela Wednesday #2

If you have secondary coverage Marthe48 Wednesday #3

All But One Of Our Maintenance Meds Went Down ProfessorGAC Wednesday #4

No worries. Trump will reduce the price 1500%. Norrrm Wednesday #5