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FAQs: Enroll with Humana
Estimate your Medicare prescription drug costs
About the Rx Calculator
- What is the Rx Calculator?
- How can I determine which prescription benefit is best for me?
- What if I am not currently taking a medication, but I know I'll take it during my period of coverage?
- How do I know the strength, form, and dosage of my medication(s)?
- How do I know if I should price a generic equivalent or therapeutic alternative?
- Can I save my drug list?
About the Rx Calculator
Q. What is the Rx Calculator?
The Rx Calculator can help estimate your yearly prescription drug costs with the various drug plan options available to you.
Q. How can I determine which prescription benefit is best for me?
If you're considering more than one plan, and the prescription benefit varies by plan, you can use the Rx Calculator to help you determine which prescription benefit is best for your needs. You can create drug lists and estimate your out-of-pocket costs with the different prescription benefits available. You can also find out about possible lower-cost alternatives, such as generic medications.
Q. What if I am not currently taking a medication, but I know I'll take it during my period of coverage?
When you use the Rx Calculator, it's a good idea to provide as much information as possible about medications you're taking now or will need to take during the year. Knowing your potential costs can help you make a more informed decision about the right plan for you.
Q. How do I know the strength, form, and dosage of my medication(s)?
Typically the strength, form, and dosage of prescription medications are indicated on the prescription bottle or packaging. If you are unsure of the strength, form, or dosage, contact the pharmacist where you had the prescription filled.
If you know you will be taking a medication but don't have the prescription yet, you may wish to use the most commonly prescribed strength, form, and dosage information provided in the Rx Calculator. Remember, since you are providing future information, the tool will give you an estimated cost for that medication based on the most commonly prescribed strength, dose, and form. Your doctor may wish to prescribe a different strength, dose, and form.
Q. How do I know if I should price a generic equivalent or therapeutic alternative?
If you're currently taking a brand-name drug that has a lower-cost generic equivalent or therapeutic alternative, you may wish to price the less expensive drug to determine potential savings. Of course, you should always talk with your doctor before you change medications.
Q. Can I save my drug list?
If you go from the Rx Calculator to another section of our Website, such as the Plan Comparison chart, your Rx Cost information doesn't go away. However, if you leave Humana's Website, your Drug List will not be saved.
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