Medicare Part B vs D

Part B or Part D?

Identify the correct type

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A member needs IV antibiotics. Would this be Part B, or Part D?

Part D

Part B

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CORRECT!

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It's Flu season!!!! What part of Medicare covers your member's flu shot

Part B

Part D

These vaccines are no-charge for Medicare recipents.

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right!

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Your member has a new prescription for Insulin. Since this is an injection, would this be covered by part B, or D?

Part B

Part D

Insulin is not covered by B or D

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CORRECT! Since insulin is self-administered, it is covered under part D

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Part D covers things NOT covered by Part A or B regardless of whether or not it is included on the formulary.

True

False

Part B and D sometimes share costs

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Did you say "False"? CORRECT! Only Formulary items are covered.

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Most covered drugs that are NOT self-administered are paid for by Part B

True

False

Only if the member is admitted to the hospital

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CORRECT! In general, covered drugs that are not self-administered are paid by Part B.

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Which of the following is an example of something covered under Medicare Part B?

Tube Feeding nutritional drinks

Medications used with nebulizers

Both

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CORRECT! Both of these are examples of things used with DME and covered by Part B!

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