While traveling, how can Ms. Edwards fill her prescriptions for covered drugs?

When Ms. Edwards is traveling and needs to fill her prescriptions for covered drugs, she can do so at non-network pharmacies, although it may come with a higher cost. This option is often available to ensure that beneficiaries have access to their necessary medications while away from home.

Medicare Part D plans usually cover prescriptions filled at preferred or in-network pharmacies at a lower cost-sharing rate. However, if a beneficiary finds themselves at a non-network pharmacy, many plans still allow for coverage, but the beneficiary may have to pay more out-of-pocket. Understanding this aspect of coverage is essential for beneficiaries as it provides flexibility while also highlighting the potential additional costs associated with using non-network pharmacies.

This knowledge is crucial for beneficiaries who may travel frequently or find themselves needing medications while away from their primary home pharmacy.