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$250 Doughnut Hole Rebate (24)
Starting in early June 2010, seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries who reach the Doughnut Hole (or Coverage Gap), and are not receiving any financial Extra-Help, will receive a one-time $250 tax-free rebate from Medicare.
Closing the Coverage Gap (17)
As part of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan Coverage Gap or Doughnut Hole (Donut Hole) will begin closing in 2011 (although a $250 Donut Hole rebate is offered in 2010). The Doughnut Hole should be closed entirely by 2020.
Joppel (2)
Joppel is the next generation in decision support tools supporting seniors and Medicare beneficiaries with their choices of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs), Medicare Advantage plans (with or without prescription coverage - MAs and MA-PDs), and / or Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies. Joppel is provided by HealthCompare.com, a subsidiary of the Word & Brown Companies.
Q1Medicare.com Online Tool Tips (10)
Q1Medicare.com offers a number of online tools to help people like you better understand the Medicare Part D program and to review the Part D prescription drug plans available in your area. All of our online tools are available at no cost to our online community.
The Coverage Gap or Donut Hole or Doughnut Hole (16)
Questions and answers dealing with the Coverage Gap or Donut Hole phase of your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plan that includes prescription drug coverage (MA-PD).
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