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Tips to Find the Best Medicare Part D Plan for You

If there’s one thing in this world that’s frustrating, it’s the expectation of navigating Medicare Part D selections. I’ve been working with these applications for two decades, so I’ve kept a bit of an eye on the Humana Medicare Supplement plans and other Medicare plans. There are several reasons for the confusion and frustration. Still, mostly it is because there are several different applications, each with its own coverage, issues, and principles. Here are a few tips that may give you some insight into choosing the best Medicare Part D plan for you.

Tips to Choose the Best Medicare Part D Plan

Set and Analyze Your Plan for Every Year

Every October, even if you’re already enrolled in a plan, you’ll receive information about what to expect for the upcoming calendar year. You are also likely to receive many confusing announcements from providers encouraging you to enroll in their plans. It would be best if you didn’t bother calling some of them or signing up for anything until you’ve taken the next steps. If you don’t keep this information in mind, remember that you’re signing up for the entire calendar year when you sign up. Even you may find that a plan doesn’t cover at least one of your medications or that it costs more than you thought you should pay.

Create a List of the Drugs You Need

Tips to Choose the Best Medicare Part D PlanYour first step is to pull out bottles of each of the medications you normally take. You may also need recommendations for the ones you’ve taken temporarily over the past …