Compare Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Plans
By design, Original Medicare doesn’t provide prescription drug coverage. If you need prescription drug coverage, you can purchase a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
There are a number of prescription drug plans to choose from depending on where you live. Each plan has a different level of coverage with premiums, deductibles and copays to fit your health needs and budget. If you’re shopping for a Medicare prescription drug plan, it’s important to learn each plan’s coverage and costs to decide which may be best for you.
Compare AARP Prescription Drug Plans from UnitedHealthcare
There are three AARP Medicare Rx prescription drug plans from UnitedHealthcare from which to choose.
| 2020 AARP Medicare Rx Walgreens (PDP) | 2020 AARP Medicare Rx Preferred (PDP) | 2020 AARP Medicare Rx Saver Plus (PDP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Would be a good fit for you if | You're looking for a low premium and can fill your prescriptions at one of more than 8,000 Walgreens locations. | You're looking for a plan with robust drug coverage and a broad pharmacy network. | You don't take many prescription drugs and are looking for low copays and a broad pharmacy network. |
| Annual Deductible | $0 for Drug Tiers 1-2 $435 for Drug Tiers 3-5 |
$02 | $435 |
| Drug List | Includes many generic and brand name drugs covered by Medicare Part D. | Includes most generic and commonly used brand name drugs covered by Medicare Part D. | Includes many generic drugs and some commonly used brand name drugs covered by Medicare Part D. |
| Coverage Gap | You pay no more than 25% of the total cost for generic drugs or 25% of the total cost for brand name drugs, for any drug tier during the coverage gap. | ||
| Preferred Retail Pharmacy Network | Copays as low as $0 when you fill your prescription at a Walgreens pharmacy.1,3,6 | You could save 50% on copays at a preferred retail pharmacy.1,4,6 | Copays as low as $1 when you fill your prescription at a Preferred Retail Network pharmacy.1,3,6 |
| OptumRx Home Delivery | $0 copay for a 90-day supply of Tier 1 medication (typically generic drugs).5 | $0 copay for a 90-day supply of Tier 1 and Tier 2 medication (typically generic drugs).5 | $3 copay for a 90-day supply of Tier 1 medication (typically generic drugs).5 |
Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan that Fits Your Needs
Finding a Medicare prescription drug plan can feel confusing at first. The good news is that with a few questions, you can make a more confident decision.
Review how you think you’ll use the plan. Use the questions below as a starting point, take some notes, and use the links above to help with your decision.
Cost
- Will the plan’s monthly premium and annual deductible fit your budget?
- What are the initial coverage and out-of-pocket limits?
- Will you need high-cost prescription drugs? Consider a plan that covers medications in the gap.
- Do you need to stay within a budget? Find plans with a no or low deductible, or coverage gap protection.
Formulary (Drug List)
- Which prescription drugs do you take? Find your medications on the formulary (the list of drugs covered by the plan) to compare costs.
- Do you take brand name drugs? Or would you switch to a generic drug to lower your costs?
Pharmacies
- Does the plan include a pharmacy network? Is your local pharmacy included?
- Are you willing to use a mail order pharmacy?
- Will Walgreens work, or do you need a broader range of pharmacy options?
Compare Medicare Prescription Drug and Medicare Advantage Plans
You need prescription drug coverage, but do you need other health care benefits, too? You might be deciding between a Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan and a Medicare Advantage plan.
Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Plans
Since Original Medicare Parts A and B don’t include prescription drug coverage, a Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan helps cover the costs of medication. AARP Part D plans from UnitedHealthcare help you save money and give you peace of mind. Each plan includes commonly used generic and brand name prescription drugs, and has slightly different coverage and drug lists.
Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plans that include Part D Coverage
If you’re looking for more complete coverage, there’s an all-in-one option. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may provide better prescription drug coverage than a stand-alone Part D plan, and offer more benefits than Original Medicare. A Medicare Advantage plan combines your doctor, hospital and prescription drug coverage with low monthly premiums -- some as low as $0.
Medicare Advantage plans may include:
- Low-cost premiums, some as low as $0
- Prescription drug coverage for thousands of brand name and generic drugs
- Drug copays as low as $0 with home delivery from OptumRx® 5
- Set copays and yearly limits to out-of-pocket spending
- Routine hearing and vision coverage
- Fitness plans and wellness programs
- Urgent care and worldwide emergency coverage
Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage and Medicare Prescription Drug plans cover a certain set of prescription drugs. Before enrolling, be sure to check each plan’s drug list (formulary) to see if your medications are covered. If you already have prescription drug coverage, make sure your prescriptions are covered next year, too.
UnitedHealthcare Part D Information and Tools
To make it easier to find the plan you need, UnitedHealthcare provides information and tools to help you be informed before you choose.
AARP Prescription Drug Plans - Find out more about the benefits of AARP prescription drug plans from UnitedHealthcare.
View Plans and Pricing - Enter your ZIP code and find prescription drug plans in your area. If you’re considering medical coverage, too, compare Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage – side by side.
Get Help Choosing - Answer a few basic questions to get plan recommendations.