A 70 year old patient would like to obtain Medicare coverage for his prescription medications. What component of Medicare does he need to sign up for?

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The patient would need to sign up for Medicare Part D to obtain Medicare coverage for his prescription medications. Medicare Part D is the drug plan patients over age 65 can use to obtain Medicare insurance coverage for their prescription medications. Medicare Part A and B are for doctor's office visits and hospital stays. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) is a plan that consolidates all health care services into a single provider organization.

A 70 Year Old Patient Would Like to Obtain Medicare