With Medicare Part B premiums costing more than $200/month, beneficiaries of low and some middle income individuals find the premium cost prohibitive. Similarly, some individuals are also finding prescription drug coverage to be less affordable. Sometimes beneficiaries choose to drop their Medicare Part B and D, not usually the best decision when you need to go to the doctor and need other health care or have to start taking more prescriptions. Eligibility guidelines and enrollment steps for Part B and D will be discussed.
