The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, also called M3P and MPPP, is a new payment option to help you manage your out-of-pocket drug costs, starting in 2025. This new payment option works with your current drug coverage, and it can help you manage your drug costs by spreading them across monthly payments that vary throughout the year (January – December). This payment option might help you manage your expenses, but it doesn’t save you money or lower your drug costs.
If you are satisfied with your current Medicare Part D payment method, have consistent or low monthly drug costs, or receive assistance through programs like Extra Help (see details below), this option may not be the most suitable.
The prescription drug law sets a maximum limit of $2,000 on out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D in 2025. This means you won't spend more than $2,000 on Part D drugs out-of-pocket throughout the year, regardless of whether you opt into this payment plan.
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a voluntary payment option offered by all Medicare insurers with Part D plans. There are no fees or interest charges associated with the program. Participation in the plan does not reduce the amount you owe for your Part D prescriptions. Your cost-sharing responsibilities remain the same, but payment is more flexible.
Timely payment of your monthly bills is crucial. Failure to make payments on time can result in:
Visit https://m3p-form.optumrx.com/?cid=SHPM3P to start your request or call (844) 368-8729 TTY: 711 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, 7 days a week.
Send your request via mail to the address listed at the bottom of the form. Make sure to submit your requests with enough lead time to avoid disruptions in your prescription payments.
When you opt out of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, the following will occur:
Yes, your participation in the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan ends on December 31. To continue with the program in the new plan year, you must re-enroll for a January 1 start date.
Urgent requests for the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan can be made under certain circumstances. If you face an urgent need due to financial hardship or unexpected medical expenses, call (844) 368-8729 TTY: 711 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, 7 days a week.
If you experience issues or disagree with our decision on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, You or your appointed representative can call (888) 278-6485 (TTY: (888) 279-1549) to file a grievance. For more on this process, refer to “What to do if you have a problem or complaint (coverage decisions, appeals, complaints)” in your Evidence of Coverage.
Visit Medicare.gov/prescription-payment-planor call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048 for additional information.
You can also review the program Fact Sheet for more information.
Sanford Health Plan and Sanford Health Plan of Minnesota have HMO and PPO plans with a Medicare contract. Sanford Health Plan D-SNPs have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Sanford Health Plan complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other classification protected under the law. Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next.
CMS ID Number: H8385_SHPMAWebsite_PY2025_ND_SD_IA, H3186_SHPMAWebsite_PY2025_MN H8967_DSNPWebsite_PY2025_ND