From the Wall Street Journal Online
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122920867695704427.html.html
Democrats start looking at the Medicare Advantage programs and drug programs.
Posted under Medicare Advantage, Medicare Bills, Part D
This post was written by admin on December 13, 2008
Wall Street Journal - Nov 3, 2008
By JANE ZHANG Millions of older Americans are bracing for big increases in their Medicare drug-plan premiums next year. But consumers also need to watch for …
Posted under Companies, Medicare Supplement, Part D
This post was written by admin on November 3, 2008
Here is the Standard 2009 PDP plan design versus 2008:
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Part D Benefit Parameters - Standard Benefit
|
2008 | 2009 | |
| Phase I | Deductible | $275 | $295 |
| Phase II | Initial Coverage Limit | $2,510 | $2,700 |
| Phase III | Out-of-Pocket Threshold | $4,050 | $4,350 |
| Phase IV | Catestrophic Phase Greater of 5% or | ||
| Generic/Preferred | $2.25 | $2.40 | |
| Other | $5.60 | $6.00 | |
Here is the FULL CMS PRESS RELEASE (page to bottom)
Posted under Part D
This post was written by admin on August 1, 2008
