Medicare Part D beneficiaries with questions about the prescription drug program can now access more information online.
At the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) web site, a tool called the “Drug Plan Finder” should contain information about all available drug plans, according to the Kaiser Network. Users can compare plans across states and learn how to lower costs during gaps in coverage.
Kaiser also reports that CMS released an analysis of prescription drug plan savings:
In related news, CMS on Friday released an analysis finding that beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare stand-along prescription drug plans will save an average of 53% compared with individuals who do not have prescription drug coverage. The analysis examines prices for the most common treatments taken by beneficiaries for conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart failure. According to CMS, beneficiaries enrolled in the lowest-priced plans will save up to 68%. Beneficiaries enrolled in the lowest-priced plans who use generic drugs could save up to 87% off brand-name drug prices…