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I have drug coverage from the VA. Do I need to sign up for a Part D plan?

Can I be charged a higher premium for Medicare Part D plans if I have a pre-existing condition or if I smoke?

I signed up for a stand-alone Part D plan early in the Medicare Open Enrollment period, but then I changed my mind. Can I switch to a different plan if the Medicare Open Enrollment period hasn’t ended?

There are a lot of Medicare Part D plan options in my area. How do I decide which plan is best for me?

I am covered by Medicare, but I don’t take any medications. Do I need to sign up for a drug plan?

If I switch drug plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, do I need to notify anyone of the change?

I decided not to sign up for a Part D drug plan when I first qualified for Medicare when I turned 65 last year, but now I want to enroll in a drug plan during the Medicare Open Enrollment period. Can I do that?

I am enrolled in a stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan. Do I need to do anything during the Medicare Open Enrollment period?

I heard there have been changes to Medicare in recent years to help beneficiaries lower their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs or spread them throughout the year. How can these changes help me?