A few tips and resources for selecting a Medicare part D plan

1. While reviewing your options, look at the multiple factors which can affect your plan’s overall costs. While a lower premium might save you money upfront, these plans can have much higher copayments, which over time can make it more expensive.

Find Reliable Tools. RoadmapForMedicare.com is a good resource that offers educational videos, recorded webinars, easy-to-understand articles with helpful tips and an eBook that helps compare how each plan covers the medications you take.

2. Coverage Changes Annually. Plans change every year, so do not assume your coverage will remain the same. Take the time to understand how your medications will be covered in 2021. Check out the plan’s pharmacy network and make sure home delivery is an option.

RESOURCE: Compare Plans Online. Medicare offers an online tool to compare how plans in Milwaukee cover the medications you need. The tool is available at: https://www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d. If you are being treated for a chronic condition such as diabetes, high cholesterol or hypertension, talk with your doctor so that when you use the online compare tool you not only check your current medications, but also those you may need next year.