Plain-English explanation
Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not automatically include prescription drug coverage. You generally need to separately enroll in a Part D plan or choose a Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage.
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Does Medicare cover prescription drugs automatically?
Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not automatically include prescription drug coverage. You generally need to separately enroll in a Part D plan or choose a Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage.
When to call a licensed agent
Call as you approach Medicare eligibility to make sure you don't have a coverage gap that could later trigger a Part D late-enrollment penalty.
Questions about this myth
Why is this Medicare prescription drug coverage question confusing?
Insurance answers often depend on policy language, state rules, timing, networks, benefits, and exclusions. A short myth answer can help, but it is not a personal coverage decision.
When should I call instead of guessing?
Call when timing, claims, doctors, prescriptions, enrollment windows, beneficiaries, or policy exclusions could change the answer for your situation.
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