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What are the requirements for one to be eligible for medicare part d?
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∙ 12y ago
If your parents are already enrolled in regular medicare they can be able to qualify for Part D. You can go to Medicare's website and check their plan finder. By using their plan finder it will tell you which plans you are qualified to use.
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