Am I required to enroll in Medicare Part D when I become eligible? If I do enroll, will it become my primary prescription drug coverage?
No, you are not required to enroll. In fact, because your System health
coverage usually provides a better drug benefit than Medicare Part D, enrolling
is probably not your best option. However, you may want to enroll if you
fall into a low-income category in which you would get significantly reduced
premiums and copayments. If you do choose to enroll, Medicare Part D will
become your only drug provider. A&M System drug programs do not coordinate
with a primary plan. You cannot receive benefits from both plans for the
same drug purchase. 