Want lower prescription costs?Request a call, and a licensed Ohio agent will price your drug list against every Part D plan — usually within 24 hours.

How Part D works

• You pay a monthly premium (varies by plan)
• You may have an annual deductible before the plan starts paying
• Then you pay a copay or coinsurance based on the drug's tier
• The new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap is a major change for Ohio seniors

Why two seniors on the same drug can pay very different totals

Each Part D plan has its own formulary (list of covered drugs), tier structure, and preferred pharmacy network. The same generic statin might be $0 at a CVS in Cleveland under one plan and $30 at a Walgreens in Akron under another. The only way to know which plan saves you the most is to compare your specific list.

Late enrollment penalty

If you go 63+ days without creditable drug coverage after becoming Medicare-eligible, Medicare adds a permanent late-enrollment penalty to your premium. Avoid it by signing up on time — or by maintaining creditable coverage through an employer plan.

Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy) in Ohio

If your income is below roughly 150% of the federal poverty level, you may qualify for Extra Help — also called LIS — which dramatically lowers your Part D premiums, deductible, and copays. Many Ohio seniors qualify and don't know it. Ask your agent to check.