Amazon and Medicare
Medicare does not cover purchases from Amazon. Medicare Part B covers some prescriptions, but not all.
Amazon Prime and Health Care Expansion
Amazon Prime costs $139 per year. Seniors on Medicare are eligible for discounts. With an Amazon Prime membership, seniors on Medicare can get benefits like free shipping and streaming.
Amazon has acquired One Medical, a primary care provider. The acquisition signals Amazon’s expansion into health care, including care for seniors.
Amazon launched RxPass for Prime members. For a $5 monthly fee, Prime members can get generic prescriptions delivered. The $5 covers delivery costs. Medicare and Medicaid members cannot enroll in RxPass.
Eligibility and Discounts
Does Amazon participate with Medicare?
No, Amazon has not met the strict standards required by Medicare to supply medical equipment. It is not an approved Medicare supplier. Seniors on Medicare are not eligible for Prime member benefits like free shipping and streaming.
Amazon now offers Medicaid recipients over 50 percent off Prime membership. So millions on Medicaid can access Prime benefits discounted to $6 per month.
But Amazon does not give discounts for Medicare members. However, all can save in other ways like cash back cards or rewards programs. So check if the Amazon pharmacy meets deductibles before using it.