Using GoodRX while on Medicare

Let's talk about how using GoodRX can help save you money on prescriptions- even if you have a Medicare Part D plan. While Part D covers prescription drugs you still could have higher cost copays, or the drug could not be on your plan's formulary. That's when it would be beneficial to compare prices using a GoodRX coupon. 

GoodRX is a platform that compares prices at local pharmacies and offers discount coupons for prescription medications. 

How can you use it with Medicare? GoodRX will not replace your Part D coverage, you will still need a Part D plan to avoid any penalties. However, you can ask your pharmacy to run the prescription outside of your Medicare coverage using a GoodRX coupon. If the GoodRX price is lower than the Medicare Copay, you should consider using it! It can be a smart alternative to help you save money in the right situations. 

If you decide to use the GoodRX coupon, it will not count toward your Part D deductible or out of pocket max. As a reminder, every year during open enrollment, you should be reviewing your Part D plan with an agent or broker like us to make sure that any drugs you've added or removed are accounted for and you are in the most comprehensive and cost effective plan for the following year.