[oh8eleven]

There is also Part D, which I don’t know how much it costs. Can this article be a little more specific??
Part D is prescription drug coverage which is optional. You can choose from multiple plans that run from about $15/month up to ... $50(?) depending on a number of variables.

[upchuck]

Part D is prescription drug coverage which is optional. You can choose from multiple plans that run from about $15/month up to ... $50(?) depending on a number of variables.

Part D is optional only if you never take advantage of it. And if you do some day take advantage of it, there is a time-based penalty you must pay. It's in the Medicare booklet. Look it up. It's not something they scream and yell about.

I had Aetna last year at $27/mo. This year they went up to $64/mo. Guess who switched to Walart/Humana at $14.97/mo? Not as nice a plan but better than $64/mo. Especially since, thank the Good Lord, I have no non-generic prescriptions.

[patriciaruth]

AARP’s most expensive drug plan is now $98 a month.