Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Millions of Americans are falling into the "DoughnutHole," or Medicare Part D coverage gap. The "doughnut hole" is getting bigger as drug prices outpace inflation, and we have to stop it now! >> http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AFO5T/zJMl/ANR12 Once the costs for prescription drugs reach the initial coverage limit, Medicare recipients have to pay out-of-pocket for their prescriptions on top of their premiums until they reach the catastrophic coverage threshold. This coverage gap increases the cost of health care for many older Americans -- often, they don't know what hit them until they open their medical bills. Nearly 20 percent of Medicare beneficiaries delayed or did not fill prescriptions because of cost and many others don't take their medications just to stay out of the hole. Stop this coverage gap from dragging people down -- it puts both their health and their bank accounts in danger. >> http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AFO5T/zJMl/ANR12 Urge Congress to take advantage of the upcoming health care reform and close the "doughnut hole" so Americans don't have to pay full cost for their drugs as well as drug plan premiums. Thank you for taking action today. Best, Karina M. Care2 Petition Site Team P.S. Invite your friends and family to urge Congress to close the "doughnut hole" too! consider yerself invited Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
