A Medicare Part D transition fill is a temporary supply of a medication provided when you first enroll in a new Part D plan and your medication is not on the plan's formulary or requires prior authorization. The transition fill gives you time to work with your doctor to find an alternative medication or request an exception.
Key Points
- Transition fill: temporary supply of medication when switching Part D plans
- Provided when medication is not on formulary or requires prior authorization
- Gives you time to find an alternative or request an exception
- Transition fill: typically 30-day supply
- An independent agent can help you find plans that cover your medications