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Medicare Drug Coverage Under Part A, Part B, and Part D

Module 8. Medicare Drug Coverage Under Part A, Part B, and Part D. Session Topics. Overview Drug coverage under Medicare Part A Drug coverage under Medicare Part B Medicare prescription drug coverage—Part D Medicare parts A/B/D coordination Information sources. Medicare Parts A, B, and D.

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Medicare Drug Coverage Under Part A, Part B, and Part D

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  1. Module 8 Medicare Drug Coverage Under Part A, Part B, and Part D

  2. Session Topics • Overview • Drug coverage under Medicare Part A • Drug coverage under Medicare Part B • Medicare prescription drug coverage—Part D • Medicare parts A/B/D coordination • Information sources

  3. Medicare Parts A, B, and D • Coverage under Part A, B, or D factors • Health care setting • For example, home or institution • Medical indication • For example, cancer • Special coverage requirements • For example, those for immunosuppressive drugs

  4. Part A and B Drug Coverage • Parts A and B generally do not cover outpatient drugs • Most outpatientdrugs are covered under Part D • Parts A and B cover drugs in particular situations • All requirements must be met • Drug must be medically necessary • People with MA Plan with drug coverage • Get all Medicare-covered health care from the plan • Get covered prescription drugs from the plan

  5. Part A Drug Coverage • Generally covers all drugs • During a covered stay • Inpatients of hospitals or skilled nursing facilities • Receiving drugs as part of treatment • Part B can pay hospitals and SNFs • Person does not have Part A coverage • Part A coverage for the stay has run out • Stay is not covered

  6. Medicare Hospice Benefits • In Medicare-approved hospice program • Medicare Part A will pay • Drugs for symptom control or pain relief • Medicare Part A will not pay • Drugs intended to cure the terminal illness • In a Medicare Part D drug plan • Plan may pay for drugs not covered by Part A

  7. Part B Drug Coverage • Part B covers a limited set of outpatient drugs • Injectable and infusible drugs • Not usually self-administered • Furnished and administered as part of a physician service • Some other types of drugs

  8. Part B Drug Coverage • Oral drugs or DME drugscovered by Part B • Supplier must be DME provider • Drug must be medically necessary • According to guidelines

  9. Part B Drug Coverage • Drugs administered through Part B-covered DME • Such as nebulizer or pump • Only when used with DME in patient’s home • Oral drugs with special coverage requirements • Anti-cancer drugs • Anti-emetic drugs • Immunosuppressive drugs • And other non-oral forms

  10. Oral Anticancer Drugs* • Busulfan • Capecitabine • Cyclophosphamide • Etoposide • Melphalan • Methotrexate • Temozolomide *List is subject to change

  11. 3 oral drug combination of Aprepitant A 5-HT3 Antagonist Dexamethasone Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Dolasetron Mesylate (within 24 hours) Dronabinol Granisetron Hydrochloride (within 24 hours) Hydroxyzine Pamoate Ondansetron Hydrochloride Nabilone Perphenazine Prochlorperazine Maleate Promethazine Hydrochloride Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride Oral Anti-emetics Prescribed for Use Within 48 Hours of Chemotherapy* *List is subject to change

  12. Azathioprine-oral Azathioprine-parenteral Cyclophosphamide-Oral Cyclosporine-Oral Cyclosporine-Parenteral Daclizumab-Parenteral Lymphocyte Immune Globulin, Antithymocyte Globulin-Parenteral Methotrexate-Oral Methylprednisolone-Oral Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection Muromonab-Cd3-Parenteral Mycophenolate Acid-Oral Mycophenolate Mofetil-Oral Prednisolone-Oral Prednisone-Oral Sirolimus-Oral Tacrolimus-Oral Tacrolimus-Parenteral Immunosuppressive Drugs* *List is subject to change

  13. Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage

  14. Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage — ESRD • Covered under Part B • Medicare pays 80% • Patient pays 20% • Will not count toward catastrophic under Part D • Part D • Pays for immunosuppressive drugs • If conditions for Part B coverage not met • Helps pay for drugs needed for other conditions

  15. Hospital Outpatient Settings • Part B doesn’t cover “Self-administered drugs” • Unless required for the hospital outpatient services • Part D may cover if requirements under Part A or Part B not met • May need to pay up front/out-of-pocket • Submit the claim to Part D plan for refund • Check with the hospital to see if it participates in Part D

  16. Part D • Coverage of Part D covered drugs • Includes supplies associated with injection of insulin • May cover certain drugs if requirements under Part A or Part B are not met

  17. Part D Coverage • “All or substantially all” drugs to treat certain conditions • Cancer medications • HIV/AIDS treatments • Antidepressants • Antipsychotic medications • Anticonvulsive treatments • For epilepsy and other conditions • Immunosuppressants

  18. Vaccines • Part D coverage of vaccines • All drug plans must include • All commercially available vaccines • Except those covered under Part B • Contact drug plan for information

  19. Excluded Drugs • Drugs for anorexia, weight loss, or weight gain • Fertility drugs • Drugs for cosmetic purposes or hair growth • Cough and cold medicine • Prescription vitamins • Except prenatal and fluoride preparations • Nonprescription drugs (over-the-counter drugs) • Barbiturates • Benzodiazepines • Erectile dysfunction drugs

  20. Coverage Varies • Plans have formularies • May not include all outpatientdrugs • Usually cover similar drugs • Safe and effective • May have different cost levels (“tiers”) • Choosing generic drugs can save money • People can get treatment they need

  21. Access to Covered Drugs • Plans can manage access to covered drugs • Tiers • Prior authorization • Step therapy • Quantity limits • Plans must have processes in place • Members obtain medically necessary prescriptions • Request coverage determinations and appeals

  22. Coverage Determination and Appeals Process — Part D • IRE = Independent Review Entity • MA-PD = Medicare Advantage plan that offers Part D benefits • PDP = Prescription Drug Plan

  23. Coverage Determination and Appeals Process—Part D (continued) • AIC = Amount in controversy • ALJ = Administrative Law Judge

  24. Part D Coordination of Benefits • Medicare generally provides primary coverage for prescription drugs • Part D plan pays first • If employer group health plan is primary • Part D plan denies primary claims

  25. Part D Coordination of Benefits Non-Employer Group Health Plan Situations

  26. Part D Determinations • Part D plan coverage determination • May rely on information from physicians • Should not replace plan’s process • Pharmacists’ help in determining Part D status • Explain prior authorization requirements • Provide more information to plan

  27. Part A/B/D Conclusion • If payment is available under Part A or B • Drug will not be covered under Part D • Even if a person has only Part A or only Part B • Payment considered available • If person could choose to pay Part A and B premiums and deductibles

  28. Exercise A. Most outpatient drugs are covered under Medicare Part A. • True • False

  29. Exercise B. Medicare Part A payments made to hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities generally cover all drugs provided during a stay. • True • False

  30. Exercise C. Part B can pay hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities for certain categories of Part B covered drugs if a person does not have Part A coverage. • True • False

  31. Exercise D. In Medicare-approved hospice program Medicare Part A will not pay for drugs for symptom control or pain relief. • True • False

  32. Exercise E. If payment for a drug could be available to an individual under Part A or Part B, then it will not be covered under Part D. • True • False

  33. For More Information… • Medicare Drug Coverage • Medicare.gov • Search Tools • Find out what Medicare Covers or • Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans • Medicare Part D Coverage Determination Request Form • http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/Form_Exceptions_final.pdf

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