Hi kiddo! Medicare is a big program that helps adults pay for their medical needs. Part D is a special part of Medicare that helps people pay for prescription drugs or medicine.
When you go to the doctor, they might give you a prescription for medicine to help you feel better. But medicine can be very expensive! Medicare Part D helps pay for some or all of the cost of your medicine so you can get it without having to worry too much about the cost.
To get help from Medicare Part D, you have to sign up for a special plan that is run by a company that has been approved by Medicare. Each plan might cover different medicines, so it is important to choose one that covers the medicine you need.
Once you enroll in a Part D plan, you will have to pay a small fee each month to be in the plan. This fee will help cover the cost of your medicines. Sometimes, you might also have to pay a little bit extra when you actually pick up your medicine from the pharmacy.
Medicare Part D is really important because it helps make sure that people can afford the medicine they need to stay healthy.