Medicare card decoder: what's in your wallet?
The GLP-1 Bridge requires Medicare drug coverage — and your cards can tell you whether you have it, and which kind. Pick the card that matches yours. Free, no sign-up.
Which best matches your card(s)?
The three cards that matter, decoded
The red, white, and blue card everyone with Medicare gets is Original Medicare (Parts A and B) — hospital and medical. It has no drug coverage by itself. The Bridge runs on drug coverage, so this card alone isn't enough.
A separate card from an insurance company showing "MedicareRx" and a row of pharmacy numbers — RxBIN, RxPCN, RxGRP — is a standalone Part D drug plan. That's Medicare drug coverage, and it's a qualifying plan type for the Bridge.
A single card that covers everything, saying "Medicare Advantage" (usually with HMO or PPO) and carrying RxBIN numbers on the same card, is a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage (MA-PD) — also a qualifying type. Other clues: "D-SNP" or "C-SNP" means a Special Needs Plan (a kind of Medicare Advantage); a former employer or union name means employer coverage (EGWP); "PACE" or "cost plan" cards fit a special category that may need an additional standalone Part D plan to qualify for the Bridge.
Frequently asked questions
My only card is the red, white, and blue one. Am I out?
You may not have drug coverage — but check before concluding: some people have a drug plan card they don't carry. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or check medicare.gov. Enrolling in drug coverage generally happens during enrollment periods.
Why does the plan type matter for the Bridge?
Enrollment in Medicare drug coverage is one of the published criteria, and PACE/cost-plan types have an extra wrinkle — they may qualify only alongside a standalone Part D plan. The free screener handles these branches automatically.
Are the card images on this site real?
No — we deliberately use simplified schematic illustrations, not reproductions of official cards. Look for the highlighted words on your own cards.
Sources and review status: Educational only — not insurance advice; only your plan or 1-800-MEDICARE can confirm your enrollment. Content reviewed July 2, 2026, based on published CMS materials. CMS Bridge overview. More free tools: tools hub.