19 min

Top Tips to Save $$$ on Prescription Medications The Transition to Medicare Podcast

    • Education

*Sources are at the bottom of the show notes*

Medication prices seemingly continue to increase year over year, so we want to provide as many solutions as we can to help you save money on your regular prescriptions. Part D and Medicare Advantage coverage are just one small part of the puzzle when it comes to what you might pay for prescriptions while on Medicare. Make sure you look at all options outside of your insurance coverage if you are prescribed expensive medications.

Giardini Medicare is an independent insurance agency specializing in helping Medicare beneficiaries enroll in the Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan that fits their needs during their transition to Medicare. We are licensed and work virtually in the following states:  AZ, CA, FL,  IL, IN, KY, MI, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX  If we do NOT work in your state, we can refer to agents that we know, like & trust across the country. Fill out the form linked to our map.

Check out our website at  https://gmedicareteam.com/

Also, see our additional educational content over on our YouTube Channel

You can also connect with and learn more on TikTok and our private Facebook Group and while you're at it, check out our Google Reviews!  And, please get added to our mailing list so that we can remain in touch with you.

Sources for this episode (click on the link):

340B Pricing Program

Formulary Exceptions

Application for Low-Income Subsidy

Definition of Low-Income Subsidy

Waiver of Part D Penalty for those with LIS

KFF impacts of Inflation Reduction Acts on prescriptions

Overview of the 340B program

2023 income and resource limits for LIS qualifications

Medicare Interactive LIS Overview

Amazon RxPass eligible medications

Pharmaceutical assistance information from CMS

List of states with prescription assistance programs

340B Facility Location Finder

Pharmacychecker.com

*Sources are at the bottom of the show notes*

Medication prices seemingly continue to increase year over year, so we want to provide as many solutions as we can to help you save money on your regular prescriptions. Part D and Medicare Advantage coverage are just one small part of the puzzle when it comes to what you might pay for prescriptions while on Medicare. Make sure you look at all options outside of your insurance coverage if you are prescribed expensive medications.

Giardini Medicare is an independent insurance agency specializing in helping Medicare beneficiaries enroll in the Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan that fits their needs during their transition to Medicare. We are licensed and work virtually in the following states:  AZ, CA, FL,  IL, IN, KY, MI, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX  If we do NOT work in your state, we can refer to agents that we know, like & trust across the country. Fill out the form linked to our map.

Check out our website at  https://gmedicareteam.com/

Also, see our additional educational content over on our YouTube Channel

You can also connect with and learn more on TikTok and our private Facebook Group and while you're at it, check out our Google Reviews!  And, please get added to our mailing list so that we can remain in touch with you.

Sources for this episode (click on the link):

340B Pricing Program

Formulary Exceptions

Application for Low-Income Subsidy

Definition of Low-Income Subsidy

Waiver of Part D Penalty for those with LIS

KFF impacts of Inflation Reduction Acts on prescriptions

Overview of the 340B program

2023 income and resource limits for LIS qualifications

Medicare Interactive LIS Overview

Amazon RxPass eligible medications

Pharmaceutical assistance information from CMS

List of states with prescription assistance programs

340B Facility Location Finder

Pharmacychecker.com

19 min

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