In Wisconsin, there are 45 different prescription drug plans offering stand alone prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D. (There are many more plans that offer prescription drug coverage under Medicare Advantage Plans.)
There are search tools available at
www.medicare.gov
where you can search for plans that work best for you based on a list of prescriptions and dosages, cost, and pharmacy access.
These tools are:
Landscape of local plans:
At this link, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are "PDPs," you can get a one page chart comparing plans
Compare Medicare prescription drug plans:
a person can do a personalized search and check on their extra help status; on Nov. 15th a person can enroll in a plan at this site
Formulary Finder:
searches through all plans in Wisconsin PDPs (prescriptions only) and MA-PDPs (Medicare Advantage Health Plans) based on a list of medications and dosages
The materials below will help give an overview of the plans so you better understand how to use the tools available at Medicare's website.
Click here to see a chart of Wisconsin Medicare Part D prescription drug plans' costs and general information about coverage and costs in these plans
Some information is different depending on who you are. Select the links below to learn how to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan if:
You have a Medicaid or a Medicare Buy-in (QMB or SLMB)
Select this link to learn how to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan if you do not have Medicaid or a Medicare Buy-in
Select this link to learn how to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan if you have HIRSP Plan
Choosing a prescription drug plan can be a lot of work... There is help if you need it.
Call the Disability Drug Benefit Helpline at 1(800)926-4862
TTY: 1(888)701-1255
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