Does Medicare cover prescription drugs?
Yes. Part D drug plans help pay for prescription drugs you take at home.
What will you pay?
With Original Medicare: Your drug plan sets your share. The most you pay for covered drugs is $2,100 in 2026.
With a Medicare Advantage plan: Medicare Advantage plans must cover it too, but your costs and rules can differ. Check your plan. Compare plans near you.
What are the rules?
- You join a drug plan, or a Medicare Advantage plan with drugs.
- Each plan has its own list of drugs it covers.
What should you do next?
Compare drug plansSource: Medicare.gov: Drug coverage (Part D) (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 21, 2026. Costs are for 2026. This is general information, not medical advice.