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Medicare Part D Prescription Rx Plans

Medicare RX plans – PART D - have changed over the last year. There is no longer the dreaded “Donut Hole" Coverage has become much simpler.
For ALL Stand Alone Part D plans – there is a:
  • Premium: Your monthly, quarterly, or annual fee for the plan.
  • Deductible - this is what you pay before the copays kick in. Some plans have a deductible for only higher-tier, more expensive RX. Maximum deductible for 2026 = $ 645.00
  • Copays and Tiers - The drugs are organized into different tiers by the company. You would pay that defined copay or percentage.
  • Out-of-Pocket Maximum - New benefit which started in 2025. Once your out-of-pocket expenses for copays and deductible reach $2,100 in 2026, your medications are covered at 100%.
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Note – The MOOP does NOT include the plan premium.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU FIND THE MOST EFFECTIVE RX PLAN?

For many insurance companies, we are no longer able to directly enroll or service your Stand Alone Part D Rx plan. Given the changes above, we have seen this coming for the last several years.
That said, we CAN make suggestions and help you enroll yourself

​Please complete the RX factfinder
RX FactFinder

​IF you have questions on Your Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplements
​We’ll review and suggest the plan which would be the most effective for you in 2026. The critical number is the Total Estimated Annual Cost. This includes the premium and your annual out of pocket.

Three examples below


  1. Huey takes no Prescription Rx. He has this plan ‘ just in case ‘ and to avoid the penalty for not having a Part D plan.
  2. Dewey takes 4 medications including one expensive brand name.
  3. Louie has 10 Rx for multiple conditions.

Note – in ALL cases - The Total Estimated Drug cost is less than the MOOP of $2,100.

Ex. 1

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Trout Insurance is a full line insurance agency based in WNC. We serve clients in North and South Carolina as well as national companies. Trout Insurance offers life, health, disability, Medicare supplement, Medicare Health Plans, Medicare Prescription Plans, Long term care insurance, Home and Auto insurance for individuals. For businesses we offer group health & benefits, commercial liability, property & worker's compensation as well as plans for business owners. 

Dave Trout, David Hanson and Idelle Davids are independent insurance agents with Trout Insurance. 

​We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent at least 8 organizations which offer at least 57 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
  • Home
  • Enroll
    • Medicare Advantage Plans 2026
    • Medicare Updates 2026
    • Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
    • Enroll Checklist
    • New To Medicare >
      • Enrolling in Medicare
  • Renew
    • Medicare Supplement Rate Increases >
      • Medicare Supplement: Plan "N"
    • Medicare - What Is Most Important To You
    • Medicare Part D Prescription Rx Plans
  • Discover
    • Benefits
    • Fifty Plus
    • Fifty Plus Medicare Event
    • December 8th and Beyond
    • Hopscotch Health
    • Medicare FAQ's
    • Medicare Fact Finder
    • Blog
  • Plans
    • 2026 Prescription Drug Plans
    • 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans (With Prescription Drug Coverage)
    • 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans (Medical Only)
    • 2026 Medicare Advantage Chronic Special Needs Plans
    • 2026 Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs Plans
    • Prescription Drug Payment Plan
    • Alignment >
      • Alignment C-SNP
    • Medicare Supplement Premium Increase?
    • Medicare Advantage Plans 2026
  • Contact
    • Our Agents
    • Scope of Appointment
    • Permission To Contact