One thing most people are not aware of is that they should always pay the lower cost of either the copay or actual cost of their prescriptions.  As an example, if the actual cost of a drug is $5 and their drug plan’s copay is $10, they should only pay the lower $5 cost.  People can pay the higher cost if they are not aware of the actual cost and if the pharmacy attendant is not paying attention.  It can also occur due to other nefarious reasons.

CMS (who manages Medicare) just announced a renewed effort to insure Medicare beneficiaries get the better deal.  They have told Part D drug plan sponsors they  will suffer compliance actions if they do not comply.

If you want to read more about this issue, you can go to an article linked here:  http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/part-d-plan-sponsors-face-compliance-action-drug-gag-orders-cms-warns

Let me know if I can help with Medicare questions.

Based in the Richmond, Va area, David Higgs of Choices In Medicare specializes in helping seniors transition to Medicare.  He can be reached at email:  David@ChoicesInMedicare.com or go to website:  www.ChoicesInMedicare.com