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No, you only have EITHER Part A of Medicare OR Part B of Medicare to get Part D. It is not necessary to have both parts to get D. This is completely incorrect according to the Social Security Adm. (This is where you have to sign up for Medicare). I was told this information 9-24-10.

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no, you only have to have EITHER Part A OR Part B to get Part D. You can get Part D if you only have Part A.

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