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Are Medicare drug plans allowed to cover benzodiazepines (like sleeping pills)?

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Are Medicare drug plans allowed to cover benzodiazepines (like sleeping pills)?

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A Medicare drug plan is required to offer standard prescription drug coverage, and may choose to offer additional coverage. A standard plan can’t cover benzodiazepines. However, a Medicare drug plan may cover benzodiazepines if it offers more than standard coverage. The premium for these plans will most often be higher than for standard plans.

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A Medicare drug plan is required to offer standard prescription drug coverage, and may choose to offer additional coverage. A standard Medicare plan can’t cover benzodiazepines. However, a Medicare drug plan may cover benzodiazepines if it offers more than standard coverage. The premium for these plans will most often be higher than for standard plans.