Not necessarily.
Certain types of drugs are not covered by Part D, including:
- Over-the-counter drugs, with the exception of insulin;
- Weight-loss and weight-gain drugs;
- Drugs to relieve cough/cold symptoms;
- Drugs to promote hair growth;
- Fertility drugs;
- Prescription vitamins, with the exception of prenatal vitamins and fluoride;
- Cosmetic drugs;
- Drugs that must be monitored by testing services that only the manufacturer
provides, such as certain anti-psychotics
- Barbituates; and
- Benzodiazapines.
Even if your drugs do not fall into one of the above categories of excluded
drugs, your prescriptions may not be covered by your particular Part D plan.
This is because each Part D plan has a unique list of drugs it will cover.
A Part D plan's drug list is known as a "formulary."
To find out about which Part D plan's formulary will best meet your prescription
needs, go to the Medicare website Formulary
Finder on the web,
OR
Call the Arkansas Insurance Department: Arkansas State Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
at 1-800-224-6330, or 501-371-2782, for free personalized health insurance counseling.
| NOTE:
If you cannot find a plan that covers all of your drugs, you may be able
to enroll in a plan and request an "Exception" to obtain full
coverage. For more information, see our
exceptions page |
