Seniors
Related: About this forumI have a question about Medicare drug plans
I guess we are talking about what they call part D. I don’t have one I just have straight Medicare, so far my prescriptions have been quite reasonable with the coupon. But I have a feeling I’m going to be diagnosed with something that requires more drugs. Can a person sign up for part D drug plan any time of the year?

IcyPeas
(23,399 posts)I also use Wellcare. I'd say check that out.
Also, see the post right under your post about drug prices. It's pretty informative.
I find it all so very confusing .
Walleye
(39,220 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,714 posts)ariadne0614
(1,939 posts)I just ignore the Medicare Advantage stuff. Here’s one of the links to Part D info:
https://www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d/how-to-get-prescription-drug-coverage/6-tips-for-choosing-medicare-drug-coverage
Submariner
(12,949 posts)but delayed for about a year signing up for part D. Because I delayed the start of Part D, I now have to pay an $11.00/month penalty for life added on to my Part D.
You may want to make sure you don’t make my error.
brewens
(15,359 posts)for two years. If we get any penalty at all, it should end in my case after two years.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(24,043 posts)Is that documented somewhere? I thought the penalty for delay was permanent.
I hope you're right.
brewens
(15,359 posts)was any penalty at all, I think that should be the limit.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(24,043 posts)but GWB and the repugs in Congress, along with a few paid-off Dems, passed this Pharma-driven scheme. Part D is pure crap.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(27,629 posts)about the penalty if you delayed signing up for a drug plan. They really don't hide it.
Walleye
(39,220 posts)JustABozoOnThisBus
(24,043 posts)Even with a penalty, it may pay to get Part D when it's available to you (again, Medicare should be able to answer this).