Part D

Browse our articles about part d

August 7, 2026

How to Request a Part D Formulary or Tiering Exception

If your drug is not on the formulary or sits on an expensive tier, you can ask the plan to make an exception. The clock, the forms, and what the prescriber must provide.

Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans Explained

An MSA pairs a high-deductible Medicare Advantage plan with a bank account Medicare funds each year. How the deposit, the deductible gap, and the tax rules work.

Part D Pharmacy Networks: Preferred, Standard, and Mail Order

The same drug on the same plan can cost different amounts at two pharmacies across the street from each other. How Part D pharmacy tiers and mail order actually work.

Part B vs Part D Drugs: Which Part of Medicare Pays?

Infused drugs bill to Medicare Part B, pharmacy drugs to Part D — and the $2,100 out-of-pocket cap only applies to one of them. How to tell which part pays.

How to Read Your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) Before Enrollment

Your Medicare plan's Annual Notice of Change arrives each September. Learn what to check — premiums, drug lists, networks — before AEP begins October 15.

Medicare Changes Coming in 2027: What the New Rules May Mean for You

Medicare's 2027 rules bring a higher Part D out-of-pocket cap, more negotiated drug prices, Star Ratings changes, and new marketing rules. Here's an early look.

Medicare's $50 GLP-1 Bridge Program: Who Qualifies and How It Works

Medicare's new GLP-1 Bridge program offers certain weight loss drugs for $50 a month. Learn who may qualify, which drugs are included, and how to apply.

Medicare for Caregivers: What You Need to Know When Helping a Loved One

A guide for family caregivers navigating Medicare enrollment, plan choices, and support resources on behalf of a loved one.

Medicare and TRICARE for Life: Coverage for Military Retirees

Discover how TRICARE for Life works alongside Medicare for military retirees, including Part B requirements, claims processing, pharmacy, and overseas coverage.

Medicare for Veterans: How VA Benefits and Medicare Work Together

Learn how VA healthcare benefits and Medicare interact, why many veterans enroll in Part B, and how VA drug coverage compares to Part D.

Medicare and Employer Coverage: Coordination of Benefits

Understand how Medicare coordinates with employer health insurance, including primary vs secondary payer rules, claims processing, and retiree coverage.

Extra Help with Medicare Part D: Low-Income Subsidy Explained

Learn how the Extra Help program (Low-Income Subsidy) can significantly reduce your Medicare Part D prescription drug costs, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Third Round of Drugs Announced

CMS announced the third cycle of Medicare drug price negotiation, selecting 15 drugs including the first Part B medications. Here is what it means for you.

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Which Drugs Are Affected

Learn how Medicare's new drug price negotiation program works, which medications have negotiated prices, and how these changes affect your prescription costs.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation of any specific Medicare plan. Benefits, costs, and availability vary by plan and location. For complete information about your Medicare options, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.