Wegmans Debuts Medicare Part D Advisor Tool

With open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage now underway, Wegmans Food Markets has introduced a tool that enables its pharmacists to generate a customized report comparing plan premiums, co-pays, total out-of-pocket costs, and quality ratings based on a person’s county of residence and prescription-fill history.

“We encourage anyone who’s already 65 or turning 65 in the next year to look at the benefits they may be eligible for within Medicare Part D,” urged Joe Morgante, Medicare Part D business manager and pharmacist for Rochester, N.Y.-based Wegmans. “With our new advisor tool, our pharmacists can run a report that provides important information Medicare beneficiaries can use to help them make an informed decision about which plans may provide the best value, customized to their specific prescription drug usage.”

Medicare Part D consultations are available free at all Wegmans pharmacies during regular business hours, with no appointment needed for anyone who is or will soon be eligible for Medicare. Those interested in a consultation should bring a list of their current medications, including drug name, strength, quantities and usage directions. Pharmacists can help compile this list for current Wegmans Pharmacy customers from their prescription profiles.

Also, as part of a consultation, Wegmans pharmacists can provide answers to customers’ questions about Part D eligibility, coverage rules and enrollment periods.

Wegmans is a preferred or participating provider in most Medicare Part D plans, with preferred plans offering lower co-pays.

Family-owned Wegmans operates 94 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts.