Which Medicare part is specifically associated with prescription drug coverage?

Medicare Part D is specifically designed to provide prescription drug coverage. This part of Medicare helps beneficiaries pay for both brand-name and generic medications and is available to anyone who is eligible for Medicare. Part D plans are offered by private insurance companies that have been approved by Medicare, and they can vary in terms of the medications covered, costs, and services provided.

Part A is focused on hospital insurance, covering inpatient hospital stays, care in skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and some home health care. Part B deals with outpatient care, including doctor visits, preventive services, and some forms of home health care, but does not cover prescription medications in a comprehensive way. Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, is a combination of Parts A and B, often including additional benefits, but it is not solely focused on prescription drug coverage. While some Medicare Advantage plans may include drug coverage, it is Part D that is expressly created for that purpose.