Regarding Medicare Plan D what is the gap and what are its terms?

Question

Continuing the Medicare Plan D question, what are the dollar amounts before the gap,and until you get out of the gap.

Answer 1

Medicare questions can be confusing!
The answer to this question may depend on what type of Part D plan you have.

Please consider calling your local Area Agency on Aging--these groups are one of the best kept secrets around for older Americans and their families who are seeking information on Medicare Part D and other age-related questions. There is one where you live, since this is a national network--and they aren't selling anything! The staff there will visit with you or guide you to information you need concerning the "donut hole." They are also going to be familiar with other details of the way Medicare Part D is working where you live because they answer questions from seniors and caregivers every day. They also will know about prescription assistance programs that might be available in your state or county. You will most likely find the people there friendly and very helpful.

You can call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the area agency on aging serving you.

If you do contact your local Area Agency on Aging and like the help that they give you, let your local county officials and your folks in Congress know. Area Agencies on Aging don't have big budgets for advertising and certainly don't have budgets that support campaign contributions!

Best wishes and Good luck!