If you or a loved one are one of the millions of seniors who fall into the “donut hole” every year, help is on the way thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
Most Americans know about the “donut hole” – the coverage gap in Medicare Part D where beneficiaries have to pay all their drug costs. Seniors in the donut hole often must choose between their prescriptions and basic living expenses.
This year, as qualifying seniors enter the “donut hole,” Medicare will send them a tax-free, one-time rebate check for $250.
The second round of checks was mailed this week, helping more than 300,000 seniors struggling to pay their prescription drug costs thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
Fonte: White House