Does Medicare Part D Cover Benzodiazepines? 
Yes , starting on January 1 , 2013 , Medicare Part D does cover benzodiazepines . Some common brand names of these medications are Ativan -LRB- lorazapam -RRB- , Restoril -LRB- temazepam -RRB- , Valium -LRB- diazepam -RRB- , Klonopin -LRB- clonazapam -RRB- , and Xanax -LRB- alprazolam -RRB- . They are usually used to relieve intense anxiety , muscle spasms , seizures , or insomnia but can be used for a number of conditions . 