Wyoming Medicare

Some of the carriers we represent in the state of Wyoming are Aetna, FirstHealth, and Humana. For more information on specific plans, view Medicare insurance plans by state.

In 2003 the US Congress passed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. One major provision of the Medicare Part D was the government's requirement that the state pays for certain prescription drugs and over the counter medications. Wyoming Equality Care pays for benzodiazapines, barbiturates, calcium, iron, cough and cold medications and more.

For information regarding Part D plans in Wyoming you can visit www.wyoming.gov

In Wyoming, 81% of people with medicare have prescription drug coverage, including 54% with Part D. Each medicare member of Wyoming has access to a Medicare Advantage plan with maximum out-of-pocket cost limit less than or equal to $3,400.

There are 46 Medicare drug plans available in Wyoming. The lowest monthly premium in 2009 was $22.80.  There are 18 plans that have $0 deductibles. $62 is the lowest monthly premium for a prescription drug plan with any generic coverage in the coverage gap. There are also 8 plans in Wyoming that have a premium of $0 for people who qualify for Extra Help.

Plan costs and coverage change every year so you should check to see if your plan still meets your needs and budget. There may be better health and/or drug plans available with better coverage or a lower deductible in 2010. You don't have to feel that you need to handle such an important decision on your own. At MedicareSolutions.com, our Medicare specialists have all the information about 2010 plans and rates and will help you find which one is the most affordable and comprehensible for your needs.

State Assistance Program:

Prescription Drug Assistance Program (PDAP)

Available to all people with Medicare in Wyoming, the PDAP allows insurance companies to work with Medicare patients offering unbiased Medicare information.