Does medicare pay for prescriptions?

Answer by  Bones (105)

While Medicare does pay for chemotherapy treatment, other medication costs must be paid by the consumer through personal insurance, self pay, or the government Part D program of Medicare. There are many options in the Part D program. Your pharmacist can offer guidance into which insurance to choose.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

Medicare Part A, inpatient hospital or nursing facility care, and B, outpatient medical care, do not. Medicare Part D does. You need to have Medicare in order to get Part D. Generally, Part D requires you to pay $35 monthly, with an annual deductible of $250, for 75% coverage up to $2250 and then 95% coverage for cost over $5100.

Answer by  gordon (304)

Original part A and B Medicare pays only for inpatient medications. Without optional part D or a supplemental or Advantage Medicare plan you'll be on your own for paying for prescription needs. Medicare D plans don't have to cover every available drug, they only have to cover every type of drug.

Answer by  jovial777 (37)

From the date of admission in hospital,medicare allowed 30 days before to pay for precription and 90 days after discharge from hospital,medicare pay for prescription to the patient.