Survey: Few Seniors Aware of Overhaul’s Changes to Part D
More than seven of 10 Medicare Part D beneficiaries are unaware that the federal health reform law eventually will close the prescription drug coverage gap, known as the "doughnut hole," according to a survey conducted by KRC Research for the advocacy group Medicare Today. The survey also found that fewer than half knew that those who were in the doughnut hole will receive a $250 check this year.
- "Most Seniors Unaware Health Care Reform Closes Medicare's 'Donut Hole'" (Lillis, "Healthwatch," The Hill, 10/12).