Drug tiers are important because if most of the medications you take are listed on a higher tier for a particular plan, your out-of-pocket costs may be higher. Not all insurance plans use drug tiers, and not all drug tiers work the same way. Make sure you understand how your plan ...
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Manual, Chapter 3, “Eligibility, Enrollment and Disenrollment,” Section 40.1.4, Rev. August 12, 2020, at https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2021-pdp-enrollment-and-disenrollment-guidance.pdf. CMS will ...
The prescription drug list has different levels of coverage, which are called "tiers." How much you pay out of pocket for a prescription drug is often less if you choose a drug that is a lower tier. Your prescription drug benefit plan and whether the drug is on the drug list can determ...
What are drug list tiers? How do I know if my medication is on my plan's list of covered drugs? Generic DrugsWhat is a generic drug? What does it mean when a brand drug has a generic equivalent? What does it mean when a brand drug has a generic alternative? How do I get ...