Medicare Drug Plan Information 2022
Medicare Drug Plan Information 2022
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- Seniors Take More Drugs – Medication Usage Age 65+
- Cost Prevents Many Seniors From Taking Prescribed Medications
- The Average Consumer Has 60 Medicare Drug Plans To Choose From (2021)
- Ways Seniors 65+ Reduce Their Drug Costs – Health Imp[act
Prescription Medication Use, Age 65 and Older 
Seniors account for one-third of all prescription medication use.
Medicare prescription drug plans are a valuable way to pay for the increasing cost of drugs. But they can vary in coverage and cost. The Association makes available a 100% free and 100% private way to compare drug plans. Access the online tool for compare Medicare drug plan options.
Cost Prevents Many From Taking Prescribed Medications
According to researchers, about 60 percent of older adults take their prescription drugs improperly and approximately 140,000 die each year as a result.
Anther study finds that “older adults who fail to take prescribed medications were 76% more likely to experience a significant decline in their overall health compared to those who took all the medications as prescribed.”
Medicare Drug Plan Choices (2021)
The typical senior will have 60 different Medicare drug plans available to choose from (2021). This will vary based on where one lives.
Half (30 plans) will be ‘stand-alone’ plans purchased directly by the individual. The other choice is a Medicare Advantage plan that includes prescription drug coverage. It pays to consider the pros and cons of both options.
Ways Seniors Reduce Their Cost For Needed Drugs
To reduce the cost of prescribed medications, seniors do NOT take their medication as prescribed (6.1% of those between ages 65 and 74). and 2.9% of those 75 or older.
Nearly a fifth (19.9%) ask their doctor to prescribe a lower cost medication. All of this is a reason to make sure a senior picks the best Medicare Drug plan for their particular health needs.
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