Which condition allows Mrs. Wood to qualify for a Medicare prescription drug plan?

To qualify for a Medicare prescription drug plan, Mrs. Wood must be entitled to Medicare Part A. This entitlement signifies that she meets the eligibility criteria for Medicare, which includes being age 65 or older, or having a qualifying disability, among other factors. Once entitled to Part A, an individual is eligible to enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) regardless of whether they take Part B.

While enrolling in both Parts A and B could provide broader health coverage, it is specifically the entitlement to Part A that establishes the foundational eligibility for prescription drug coverage. Being enrolled in Part B only does not suffice for qualification, as neither does simply having employer-sponsored drug coverage eliminate the need for an individual to be eligible for a Medicare plan. Therefore, the requirement centers on eligibility linked directly to Medicare Part A.