Are Medicare drug plans allowed to cover benzodiazepines (like sleeping pills)?

September 20, 2009 by admin

A Medicare drug plan is required to offer standard prescription drug coverage, and may choose to offer additional coverage. A standard plan can't cover benzodiazepines. However, a Medicare drug plan may cover benzodiazepines if it offers more than standard coverage. The premium for these plans will most often be higher than for standard plans.