SilverScript Choice Prescription Plan for Indiana Medicare Beneficiaries
Overall Plan Rating: | |
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Monthly Premium: | $29.10 |
Pharmacy Co-Pay: | $0.00 |
Coverage Limit (ICL): | $2,970.00 |
Pharmacy Mail Order: | No |
Gap Coverage: | No Gap Coverage |
Low Income Subsidy: | No |
Medicare Formulary: | 0 |
PDP ID No: | S5601-124 |
Plan Year: | 2013 |
Approved by CMS for: | IN Residents |
Rx Plan Type: | National |
Est. Regional Members: | 0 |
2018 Medicare Prescription Medication Plan Overview
SilverScript Choice (PDP) is an approved Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) for Indiana seniors.
The annual premium is $349.20 ($29.10 monthly), and it carries a $0.00 deductible on all prescribed medications. Since it has a zero dollar deductive, you have coverage from the first dollars spent. Note that many plans have a policy deductible that must be paid in full prior to receiving prescription coverage assistance.
The SilverScript Insurance Company formulary ID for this plan is UNKNOWN, and it features 0 FDA approved medications.
For all Indiana seniors with Medicare benefits, there are two conditions that can change the amount you pay for your plan. The first is quailfying for the Extra Help program, which lowers your premium. The second is the opposite: if a premium penalty has been imposed on you for not enrolling right away at age 65 open enrollment, then your premium will be marginally higher.
Below are a few plans that are comparable to SilverScript Choice:
- WellCare Classic at $39.50 per month for Indiana Seniors
- Humana Enhanced at $44.20 per month for Indiana Seniors
- AARP MedicareRx Preferred at $43.00 per month for Indiana Seniors
SilverScript Choice Initial Coverage
In the ICP (Initial Coverage Phase) the cost of your prescriptions is shared with your insurance company. You and the carrier each pay your share (as determined by the plan) until you reach the Initial Coverage Limit (ICL). In 2013, the ICL is $2,970 and this number changes each year. No deductible means your initial coverage phase begins immediately.
Each prescription medication is put into a tier within each Medicare Part D plan's drug formulary. Different tiers have different levels of cost-sharing. It's important to note that these tiers are not completely standardiszed and your prescriptions may be found in different tiers on differnt plans. This is why we provide access to all Part D plans' drug formularies, so you can compare what the cost is for your prescription drugs for different Part D plasn in your area.
The pharmacy co-pay with the SilverScript Choice (PDP) plan in Indiana is tiered as follows:
Tier | Co-Pay Amount | Medications in Tier |
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1 | 0 Preferred Generics | |
2 | 0 Non-Preferred Generics | |
3 | 0 Preferred Brands | |
4 | 0 Non-Preferred Brands | |
5 | 0 Specialty Medications | |
The Initial Coverage Limit (ICL) is $2,970.00. This prescription plan does not qualify for the $0 LIS premium.
SilverScript Choice (PDP) 2013 Coverage Gap
The Coverage Gap (aka, "Donut Hole") is the coverage phase where you must pay all of your medication costs. Some plans provide donut hole coverage, and if you think that your drug costs will be high enough to get to this level, you should consider a plan with donut hole coverage. You can learn more about costs in the donut hole by reading What is the Medicare Part D Donut Hole? How long it will take you to reach the donut hole with the SilverScript Choice (PDP) plan depends on your specific prescriptions.
The Gap Coverage with this policy: You must pay the $3727.50.
Plan Members
Nationwide, the number of seniors using the SilverScript Choice policy is 0. In region 15 (your region) there are approximately 0 people with this policy (based on 2011 CMS statistics).
More Information About SilverScript Insurance Company
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, SilverScript Insurance Company is a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan that contracts with Medicare and provides prescription drug plans in all 50 states and including the District of Columbia. SilverScript is a subsidiary of CVS Caremark. They offer two prescription drug plans: CVS Caremark Value and CVS Caremark Plus.
The summary (overall) rating for this SilverScript Insurance Company plan is 0.0 out of 5 based on reviews from 0 user ratings from the previous year. For more information about the review process, visit http://cms.gov.