SHINE Counselors Can Help You Save Medication Costs
For many Medicare drug plans, the pharmacy you use could make a big difference in the cost of your medications!
All Medicare drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans (HMOs, PPOs) have network pharmacies. Most pharmacies accept most plans. However, if you go to a pharmacy that is not in your plan’s network, your medications will not be covered, and you will pay full retail price. For 2017, 85% of the Medicare drug plans have preferred pharmacies. By using a preferred pharmacy, you can save money! Some plans have changed their preferred pharmacies for 2017 so please check to make sure the pharmacy you currently use will still be the best come January 1st.
Most plans have a mail-order program that allows you to get a 90-day supply of your covered prescription drugs sent directly to your home. Mail order sometimes costs less, but using preferred pharmacies could end up costing you less than mail order.
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The Barnstable County Department of Human Services administers the regional office for the Cape and Islands SHINE Program (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone). SHINE counselors provide free health insurance information, counseling, and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers.
