Medicare Drug Plan: What It Is, How to Use It

Medicare Part D, the section of the government's health insurance program for seniors that helps pay for prescription drugs, can look confusing -- so here's a guide to help you understand what's covered, and what to look for in the benefits.

This is an outline of what to look for generally. Keep in mind that the pricing of these plans is very complex, but in general, expect to pay more for better coverage.

Standard Minimum Plan

Medicare prescription drug coverage is only available from private companies that have been approved by Medicare. ...