Medicare Part D in South Carolina

Prescription Drug Coverage That Actually Covers Your Medications

Not all Part D plans cover the same drugs at the same price. We compare every plan available in your area against your actual medication list — so you pay the least possible out of pocket.

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What Is Part D?

Prescription Drug Coverage, Explained

Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage offered through private insurance companies approved by Medicare. Original Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover most outpatient prescription drugs — Part D fills that gap.

Each Part D plan has a formulary — a list of covered drugs and what you pay for each. Plans are organized into tiers, with lower tiers (generics) costing less than higher tiers (brand-name and specialty drugs).

We pull your medication list and run it through every plan available in your area so you can see exactly what you'd pay with each option. Most people are surprised at how much the cost can vary between plans.

Covers brand-name and generic prescription drugs
Each plan has a formulary (list of covered drugs)
Costs vary by plan and drug tier
Monthly premiums plus copays or coinsurance
Late enrollment penalty if you don't enroll when first eligible
We compare every plan against your actual med list

How It Works

Understanding Part D Cost Stages

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Deductible

You pay full cost for covered drugs until your deductible is met. Some plans have $0 deductibles on preferred generics.

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Initial Coverage

You pay your copay or coinsurance while your plan pays its share. This continues until your total drug costs hit a set threshold.

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Catastrophic

In 2025 and beyond, once you hit the out-of-pocket cap, you pay nothing for covered drugs for the rest of the year.

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Extra Help

If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for Extra Help (LIS) — a program that reduces your Part D costs significantly.

Common Questions

Part D FAQ

Yes — we usually recommend enrolling when you're first eligible, even if you don't take drugs now. If you go without creditable drug coverage for 63 or more consecutive days after your Initial Enrollment Period ends, you'll face a late enrollment penalty that gets added to your premium permanently.

Yes — you can switch during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15–December 7) each year. This is important because formularies and pricing change annually. We review your plan every year to make sure it's still the best option for your medications.

You may be able to request an exception or appeal. You can also look for plans with broader formularies — or check if a therapeutic alternative is covered at a lower cost. We help you work through these situations.

Most Medicare Advantage plans include Part D drug coverage built in (called MA-PD plans). If you have a standalone Medicare Supplement, you'll need a separate Part D plan. We make sure you have coverage in place no matter which route you choose.

The penalty is 1% of the national base premium for every month you went without creditable drug coverage after your Initial Enrollment Period. It's added to your premium permanently — another reason to enroll on time.

Meet the Team

Your Local Independent Agents

Jennifer Mauldin

Licensed Insurance Agent

Founder of Mauldin Insurance Group. 20+ years in banking & finance. Medicare specialist, Maxwell Leadership certified, Senior Advocate.

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Ben Mauldin