### Question
What does creditable prescription drug coverage mean?


### Answer
**Creditable prescription drug coverage** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*:

> any of the following coverage, but only if the coverage meets the requirement of paragraph (5):


#### (A) Coverage under prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan


Coverage under a prescription drug plan or under an MA–PD plan

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program > subpart 2-prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing**

