The savings come from slowing the growth of cost-sharing in Medicare, mainly by closing the Part D coverage gap known as the “donut hole.”
Next year, beneficiaries in the donut hole will receive 50 percent discounts on covered brand-name Part D prescription drugs and will have access to a number of recommended preventive services and annual wellness visits at no additional cost.
Read the HHS release on healthcare reform.
Read more coverage on Medicare beneficiaries:
– AHA Urges Congress to Extend Nine Expiring Medicare Policies
– 7 Planned Actions Against Healthcare Reform Upon GOP Takeover of Key House Committee
– President Releases Proposed Health Reform Bill
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