Understanding the Parts of Medicare: Medicare Part D

Medicare part D provides outpatient prescription drug coverage. This part of Medicare is optional and is offered through private companies, which are certified by centers for Medicare/Medicaid services each year. If you want Medicare Part D coverage, you can either apply for a stand-alone plan or, if you have Medicare Part C coverage, you can get your Part D coverage through a Medicare Advantage Plan. Medicare.gov has an excellent program to assist you in choosing the best plan given your geographic location and your current prescriptions.