Farm Bureau Health Plans is proud to offer two Medicare Part D prescription drug plans at an affordable cost. 

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Even if you’re a healthy person with a healthy lifestyle, illnesses and accidents are facts of life, and the medications you may need to treat unexpected medical events can be expensive. If you’re already covered by Medicare Part A and/or Part B, you’re eligible for (and there’s a good chance you’ll need) Medicare Part D—a unique and specific, four-stage add-on to your regular Medicare coverage. Also known as prescription drug coverage, Medicare Part D plans require monthly premiums but offer additional coverage not provided by Medicare or supplement plans.

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Medicare Part D plans are designed to help pay for prescription drugs, primarily in the categories of antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, anti-cancer medications, and HIV/AIDS drugs. Each plan maintains a formulary and is required to offer at least two drugs in each therapeutic class, as well as many illness-preventing vaccines.

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If you’re nearing Medicare eligibility (age 65), remember that if you don’t sign up for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan when you’re first eligible for Medicare, you could be on the hook for a much more expensive monthly penalty for late enrollment (for life). Plan ahead, but take your time, and shop around until you find a Medicare drug plan that fits your needs.

Available in every county in Tennessee, Farm Bureau Health Plans offers two Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) that provide added layers of protection from the high cost of prescription drugs.

Medicare Part D benefits are not available to everyone. Only Medicare beneficiaries with Part A and/or Part B coverage, who live in the service area of the plan they wish to join, are eligible.

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Even if you’re not currently taking medications, the best way to avoid costly, lifetime late-enrollment penalties in the future is to enroll in Medicare Part D as soon as you’re eligible for Medicare. 

The time of year you choose to sign up for Medicare Part D is important and can impact both costs and eligibility. The seven months of enrollment eligibility framing your 65^th birthday (as discussed in the answer to the previous question above) apply to Parts A and B, as well as Part D. However, there are a few windows of opportunity for making changes, as follows:

October 15 – December 7
During this Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), people may join a new plan or switch from traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage plans. Their new drug coverage will begin on the first day of the following year. If your plan isn’t rated 5-stars, now is the time to switch to one.

January 1 – March 31
During this Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP), a person can leave a Medicare Advantage plan and enroll in a Medicare Part D plan alongside traditional Medicare.

Special Enrollment Period
During a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), people can sign up for Medicare Part D plans. Reasons for entering SEPs include moving out of a coverage area or entering a nursing home.

December 8 – November 30 of the following year
During this one-time SEP, a person can choose to join a plan with a 5-star rating from Medicare.