What is required to be eligible for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage?

• A. Must have Medicare coverage
• B. Must be under 65
• C. Must be enrolled in Medicaid
• D. Must be a veteran

Answer: (A)

Part D prescription drug coverage is a benefit that attaches to Medicare. To be eligible, you must be entitled to Medicare and actually enrolled in Part A or Part B, because Part D plans are sold to people with Medicare and coordinated with that coverage. It isn’t about Medicaid status, veteran status, or age alone—while most enrollees are 65 or older, younger people who qualify for Medicare due to disability or certain conditions can enroll as well. So the essential requirement is having Medicare coverage.