Medicare Part
D and Part B are separate drug programs.
Medicare did not cover most prescription drugs until Part D was enacted. However, Part B covered a limited number of outpatient prescription drugs and still does. Temodar is a drug that is covered under Part B--not Part D.
History
Medicare Part B has always covered drugs administered in a hospital, clinic or doctor's office, and a limited number of self-administered prescription drugs, such as oral cancer drugs. Temodar is one of the self-administered drugs covered by Part B. It's used as a treatment for brain tumors.
Features
Medicare Part D is Medicare's comprehensive prescription drug plan. It covers most prescription drugs that are self-administered at home, both in generic and brand-name form.
Functions
Medicare Part D drug plans are sold by private insurance companies. While all the Part D drug plans must carry at least two drugs in each drug category, the insurance company chooses which drugs to cover. This means that all part D drug plans are not the same. Individual consumers need to compare Part D plans and pick the one that's best for them. The drugs that are covered by Part B are determined by Medicare.
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