Are prescription drugs covered in Medicare Advantage plans?

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans

Are prescription drugs covered in Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans?

In most cases, prescription drugs are covered in HMO Plans. Ask the plan. If you want Medicare drug coverage (Part D) , you must join an HMO Plan that offers prescription drug coverage.

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans

Are prescription drugs covered in Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans? 

In most cases, prescription drugs are covered in PPO Plans. Ask the plan. If you want Medicare drug coverage, you must join a PPO Plan that offers prescription drug coverage. Remember, if you join a PPO Plan that doesn't offer prescription drug coverage, you can't join a Medicare drug plan (Part D) .

Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Plans

Are Prescription drugs covered in Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Plans?

Prescription drugs may be covered in PFFS Plans. If your PFFS Plan doesn't offer drug coverage, you can join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to get coverage.

Special Needs Plans (SNPs)

Are prescription drugs covered in Special Needs Plans (SNP)?

All SNPs must provide Medicare prescription drug coverage.