A 66-year-old man calls to make an appointment with the PMHNP. He says he will have no problem paying for any medications because he has Medicare. Which of the following Medicare parts pays for medications?

Choice A reason: Original Medicare includes Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance), but it does not cover outpatient prescription drugs. Choice B reason: Medicare Advantage (Part C) may include drug coverage, but it varies by plan. It is not the designated part of Medicare for prescription drug coverage. Choice C reason: Medigap is supplemental insurance that helps cover out-of-pocket costs not paid by Original Medicare. It does not include prescription drug coverage. Choice D reason: Medicare Part D is specifically designed to cover outpatient prescription drugs. It is the correct answer for identifying the part of Medicare that pays for medications.