What is true regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is included in Medicare Part A.
b. There is a $250 deductible.
c. Approximately 25% of prescription drug expenses are covered.
d. Only prescriptions written by a medical physician are covered.
e. It reimburses 95% of out-of-pocket ex-penses over $3600.
B, E
Medicare Prescription Plan (Medicare Part D) requires a separate enrollment, pays 50% of drug expenses after the $250 deductible is satisfied, honors all prescriptions written by licensed medi-cal personnel who have prescriptive power, and covers 95% of out-of-pocket expenses up to $3600.
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