Medicare Part A and Part B will not cover antidepressants or other prescription drugs. Since Medicare considers antidepressants a protected class of prescription medicine, all Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans must cover a majority of antidepressants. However, you may have to switch from a brand-name antidepressant to a generic version depending on your Medicare Plan. Your options: – Purchase a separate Medicare Part D prescription drug plan that augments your Original Medicare coverage. – Purchase a Medicare Advantage plan that includes Part D benefits. Either of these will provide you with Medicare coverage for antidepressants. To be eligible for coverage under these plans, you will need a doctor’s prescription for an antidepressant that has been approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You’ll also have to be under a doctor’s care to have your prescription renewed. Kevin Leinum – your local Medicare Expert – can help you understand the many parts of Medicare and determine what the right fit is for you. Give me a call to discuss the options available to you.
