Which Medicare Part covers prescription drugs?

• A. Part A
• B. Part D
• C. Part B
• D. Part C

Answer: (B)

Prescription drugs are covered by Part D, the separate prescription drug benefit in Medicare. Parts A and B focus on hospital and medical services, and while Part B covers some drugs administered in a clinical setting, routine prescriptions filled at a pharmacy fall under Part D. Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) often include drug coverage as part of the plan, but that coverage is provided through the Part D framework or an integrated MAPD plan. So, the official designation for prescription drug coverage is Part D.