If you’re enrolled in Medicare, open enrollment is now underway, and the decisions you make could shape your coverage, prescription drug costs, and overall healthcare expenses for the next year.
Before the enrollment window closes, it’s wise to look over your choices and confirm that your current plan still meets your needs going forward.
Lewis Drug pharmacist Nick Elgersma joined to offer advice for people who are already on Medicare, as well as for those helping a loved one choose the right plan.
Lewis Drug pharmacists do more than fill prescriptions. They are medication experts and among the most accessible healthcare professionals, which makes “Ask Your Pharmacist” a helpful starting point for many health questions, including Medicare prescription drug coverage.
With 61 locations across the upper Midwest, Lewis Drug has served communities for more than 80 years as a trusted neighborhood pharmacy and market leader. You can visit LewisDrug.com to find the nearest store, and while you’re there, download the Lewis app to your smartphone for special savings and chances to win Lewis App Rewards.
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