Find Cheaper Medicine With Online AARP Calculator
A little planning might help you or your senior parents avoid the dreaded Medicare doughnut hole. And AARP offers a handy dandy calculator that helps with that planning. Plug in your medicines, and get alternatives that may save you money.
From an AARP column featuring five tips to make the most of Medicare:
4. Be wise about prescription drug costs. Take time to learn about your lower-cost medication options. Use the Doughnut Hole Calculator to learn how to avoid or delay falling into the Medicare Part D coverage gap, also known as the “doughnut hole.” This tool is really easy to use and lets you print a letter for your doctor for each medication option that may save you money. In fact, you may find ways to stay out of the doughnut hole all together.
You can read all five tips here: “How To: Get the Most Out of Your Medicare.”
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Leigh Ann Otte is a freelance writer who specializes in health and aging issues. She covers finding and paying for senior care for OurParents.
This tool is really easy to use and lets you print a letter for your doctor for each medication option that may save you money. In fact, you may find ways to stay out of the doughnut hole all together.
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The Doughnut Hole calculator is an excellent tool for anyone who is using the Medicare Part D. It is also worth noting that in plan year 2012, Medicare beneficiaries who reach the Coverage Gap (Donut Hole) will receive a 14% discount on generic drugs purchased and continue to receive a 50% discount on brand name drugs.